Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2023

Space Stations in Low Earth Orbit

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2023 is “Space Stations in Low Earth Orbit,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Zarcos Palma). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“On January 3, two space stations already illuminated by sunlight in low Earth orbit crossed this dark predawn sky. Moving west to east (left to right) across the composited timelapse image China’s Tiangong Space Station traced the upper trail captured more than an hour before the local sunrise.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zarcos Palma
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-january-7-space-stations-in-low-earth-orbit

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