Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Moon AND Stars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 2001 is “Moon AND Stars,” an image. It is credited to Composite Image Credit: T.A. Rector, I.P. Dell’Antonio, NOAO , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 193 words.
From the explanation
“Here’s something you don’t see too often … a detailed picture of the full Moon surrounded by a rich field of background stars.”
— APOD editors, September 6, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 6, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Composite Image Credit: T.A. Rector, I.P. Dell’Antonio, NOAO , AURA , NSF
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 193 words