Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 5, 1997

Apollo 17: Boulder on the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 5, 1997 is “Apollo 17: Boulder on the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: E. Cernan, Apollo 17 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 79 words.

From the explanation

“Twenty five years ago humans roamed the Moon . Pictured here during the last moon landing , scientist-astronaut Harrison Schmitt was photographed standing next to a huge, split boulder.”

— APOD editors, September 5, 1997

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At a glance

Date: September 5, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: E. Cernan, Apollo 17 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 79 words

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The Moon Apollo program

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 5, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-september-05-apollo-17-boulder-on-the-moon

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