Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 19, 1996

The Moon and All the Crashes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 1996 is “The Moon and All the Crashes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: J. Hendrickson, Sky Haven Observatory). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“A clear blue summer sky finally grows dark and the new telescope, hastily set up in the backyard, generates excitment and anticipation. “I bought it for the kids …”, Dad assures himself as he over-anxiously supervises the two young boys’ efforts to center a bright, first quarter Moon , in the finder.”

— APOD editors, September 19, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 19, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: J. Hendrickson, Sky Haven Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 19, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-september-19-the-moon-and-all-the-crashes

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