Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 1999

Lunar Close-Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 1999 is “Lunar Close-Up,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: WFI Team, ESO, MPI-A, OAC. The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Late last month, NASA’s Lunar Prospector spacecraft moved in for a closer look at the Moon . Now entering an extended mission phase, controllers have reduced the altitude of this polar lunar orbiter from 100 kilometers to about 30 kilometers ( 18 miles ).”

— APOD editors, February 12, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: WFI Team, ESO, MPI-A, OAC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-february-12-lunar-close-up

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