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Reflecting the International Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2020 is “Reflecting the International Space Station,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Helmut Schnieder). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Reflecting the International Space Station
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Helmut Schnieder Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Still bathed in sunlight, the International Space Station arced through the evening sky over lake Wulfsahl-Gusborn in northern Germany, just after sunset on March 25. The familiar constellation of Orion can be seen left of the trail of the orbital station’s bright passage.”

— APOD editors, May 28, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 28, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Helmut Schnieder
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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