Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2001

The Moon and All the Crashes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2001 is “The Moon and All the Crashes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tolga Topalhan & Serkan Saygan ( Space Camp, Turkey )). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“A clear blue summer sky finally grows dark and the new telescope, hastily set up in the backyard, generates excitment and anticipation. ”, Dad assures himself as he anxiously supervises two young boys’ efforts to center a bright, first quarter Moon in the finder.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tolga Topalhan & Serkan Saygan ( Space Camp, Turkey )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-28-the-moon-and-all-the-crashes

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