Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Atlas at Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2019 is “Atlas at Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

Atlas at Dawn
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This single, 251-second long exposure follows the early flight of an Atlas V rocket on August 8, streaking eastward toward the dawn from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, planet Earth. The launch of the United Launch Alliance rocket was at 6:13am local time.”

— APOD editors, August 9, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 9, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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