Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 2003

Lunar Farside from Apollo 11

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2003 is “Lunar Farside from Apollo 11,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 11 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“The far side of the Moon is rough and filled with craters . By comparison, the near side of the Moon , the side we always see, is relatively smooth.”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2003

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At a glance

Date: March 12, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apollo 11 Crew , 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, March 12, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-12-lunar-farside-from-apollo-11

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