Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2002

Earth Rise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2002 is “Earth Rise,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 8 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“During 1968, the Apollo 8 crew flew from the Earth to the Moon and back. The crew, consisting of Frank Borman , James Lovell , and William Anders , were launched atop a Saturn V rocket on December 21, circled the Moon ten times in their command module, and landed back on Earth on December 27.”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 27, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apollo 8 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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The Moon Saturn Apollo program

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-january-27-earth-rise

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