Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2019

The Space Station Crosses a Spotless Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2019 is “The Space Station Crosses a Spotless Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rainee Colacurcio). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

From the explanation

“That’s no sunspot. It’s the International Space Station (ISS) caught passing in front of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rainee Colacurcio
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-15-the-space-station-crosses-a-spotless-sun

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