Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sky Full of Arcs

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2024 is “Sky Full of Arcs,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rory Gannaway). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Sky Full of Arcs
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rory Gannaway Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On August 11 a Rocket Lab Electron rocket launched from a rotating planet. With a small satellite on board its mission was dubbed A Sky Full of SARs (Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites), departing for low Earth orbit from Mahia Peninsula on New Zealand’s north island.”

— APOD editors, August 17, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 17, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rory Gannaway
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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