Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 12, 2004

Apollo 17 Panorama: Astronaut Running

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2004 is “Apollo 17 Panorama: Astronaut Running,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Apollo 17 Crew, NASA ; Mosaic Assembled & Copyright: M. Constantine (moonpans.com)). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“What would it be like to explore the surface of another world? In 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission, astronaut Harrison Schmitt found out first hand.”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 12, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apollo 17 Crew, NASA ; Mosaic Assembled & Copyright: M. Constantine (moonpans.com)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 12, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-april-12-apollo-17-panorama-astronaut-running

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