Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 1995

Standing on the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 1995 is “Standing on the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Neil Armstrong. The original explanation runs about 87 words.

From the explanation

“Pictured, the second person to walk on the Moon : Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin. During this Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon while Michael Collins circled in the Command Module above.”

— APOD editors, September 22, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 22, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Neil Armstrong
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 87 words

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The Moon Apollo program

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-september-22-standing-on-the-moon

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