Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aristarchus Plateau

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2002 is “Aristarchus Plateau,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

Aristarchus Plateau
Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Anchored in the vast lava flows of the Moon’s Oceanus Procellarum lies the Aristarchus Plateau .”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 13, 2002
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 172 words

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Source

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