Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 18, 2003

The Last Moon Shot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2003 is “The Last Moon Shot,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Apollo Program , NASA ( image scanned by J.L. Pickering). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“In 1865 Jules Verne predicted the invention of a space capsule that could carry people. In his science fiction story “From the Earth to the Moon” , he outlined his vision of a cannon in Florida so powerful that it could shoot a “Projectile-Vehicle” carrying three adventurers to the Moon .”

— APOD editors, October 18, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 18, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The Apollo Program , NASA ( image scanned by J.L. Pickering)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 18, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-october-18-the-last-moon-shot

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