Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 29, 2002

A Lunar Rille

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2002 is “A Lunar Rille,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 10 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause a long indentation on the Moon ? First discovered over 200 years ago with a small telescope, rilles (rhymes with pills) appear all over the Moon .”

— APOD editors, October 29, 2002

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At a glance

Date: October 29, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apollo 10 , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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The Moon Apollo program

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 29, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-october-29-a-lunar-rille

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