Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Last Moon Shot
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2000 is “The Last Moon Shot,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Apollo Program NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“In 1865 Jules Verne predicted the invention of a space capsule that could carry people. In his science fiction story “From the Earth to the Moon” , he outlined his vision of a cannon in Florida so powerful that it could shoot a “Projectile-Vehicle” carrying three adventurers to the Moon .”
— APOD editors, June 17, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 17, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: The Apollo Program NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words