… ATV-4 continues its mission! And we are delighted to share with you some excellent images of Albert Einstein doing just that! These were acquired by Yoshiaki Sakai, from Japan, and show the ISS & ATV in orbit and transiting the Sun. Details on location, equipment used, to follow.

This fabulous image also clearly shows ESA's Columbus science module as well as Japan's Kibo module. SPA: solar array panels. Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

This fabulous image also clearly shows ESA’s Columbus science module as well as Japan’s Kibo module. SPA: solar array panels. Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

 

Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

 

An excellent solar transit view of the ISS clearly showing ESA's Columbus science module, ATV-4, Japan's Kibo module and the Zvezda module. SPA: solar array panels. Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

An excellent solar transit view of the ISS clearly showing ESA’s Columbus science module, ATV-4, Japan’s Kibo module and the Zvezda module. SPA: solar array panels. Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

 

Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai

Credit: Yoshiaki Sakai