Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 2003

Apollo 17: Boulder in Stereo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2003 is “Apollo 17: Boulder in Stereo,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA (Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Humans left the Moon over thirty years ago, but donning red-blue glasses (red for the left eye) you can share this excellent stereo perspective view of their last stomping ground.”

— APOD editors, January 11, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 11, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA (Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-11-apollo-17-boulder-in-stereo

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