Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 20, 1996

Surveyor Slides

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 20, 1996 is “Surveyor Slides,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Surveyor Project, NASA. The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

““Safe!” — In September 1967 ( during regular season play ), while making a successful soft landing on the Moon’s Mare Tranquillitatis, the Surveyor 5 lander actually slid several feet.”

— APOD editors, October 20, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 20, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The Surveyor Project, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 20, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-october-20-surveyor-slides

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