Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Earth from Apollo 17
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 1995 is “The Earth from Apollo 17,” an image. It is credited to NASA, Apollo 17, NSSDC. The original explanation runs about 80 words.
From the explanation
“In 1972 Astronauts on the United States’s last lunar mission, Apollo 17, took this picture looking back at the Earth on their way to the moon. The continents of Antarctica and Africa are visible below the delicate wisps of white clouds.”
— APOD editors, June 22, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 22, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, Apollo 17, NSSDC
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 80 words