Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 10, 1999

Mjølnir: Impact Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 1999 is “Mjølnir: Impact Crater,” an image. It is credited to Credit: F. Tsikalas, S.T. Gudlaugsson, J.I. Faleide, O. Eldholm (Geology Dept., Univ. Oslo). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“The stark surface of Earth’s moon is pocked with large craters, records of a history of fierce bombardment by the solar system’s formative debris.”

— APOD editors, June 10, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 10, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: F. Tsikalas, S.T. Gudlaugsson, J.I. Faleide, O. Eldholm (Geology Dept., Univ. Oslo)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 10, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-june-10-mjolnir-impact-crater

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