An iridium communications satellite,part of a system that allows for communication via handheld devices,brightening to approximately minus fourth magnitude as it passes overhead through a star field. The flares are caused by the reflection of direct sunlight off of a mirror on the satellite | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lodriguss, Jerry |
Taille de l’image : | 2262 px × 1500 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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