Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Apollo 17 Lunarscape: A Magnificent Desolation
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2000 is “Apollo 17 Lunarscape: A Magnificent Desolation,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA (Image scanned by Kipp Teague). The original explanation runs about 92 words.
From the explanation
“Buzz Aldrin , Apollo 11 Lunar Module pilot and the second human to walk on the Moon , described the lunar landscape as “a magnificent desolation”. Dramatic pictures from the Apollo missions to the lunar surface testify to this apt turn of phrase.”
— APOD editors, December 9, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 9, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA (Image scanned by Kipp Teague)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 92 words