Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 23, 2002

Mare Orientale

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 2002 is “Mare Orientale,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , Lunar Orbiter 4. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Like a target ring bull’s-eye, the Mare Orientale is one of the most striking large scale lunar features. Located on the Moon’s extreme western edge, this impact basin is unfortunately difficult to see from an earthbound perspective .”

— APOD editors, November 23, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 23, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , Lunar Orbiter 4
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 23, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-november-23-mare-orientale

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