S_s05_09170159.jpg from theatlantic.com. Wallpaper. The fiery descent of Atlantis… seen from space! It’s a little early for me to start thinking about my annual Top Ten Astronomy Pictures, but I have a feeling this one will make the cut: the actual glowing trail of plasma left in the wake of Atlantis as it entered Earth’s atmosphere, as seen from space by astronauts aboard the space station!
Amazing! Oh yes, you want to click to embiggen. Space Shuttle Discovery - 360VR Images.