Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2004

The Averted Side Of The Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2004 is “The Averted Side Of The Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy William Keel ( Univ. Alabama, Tuscaloosa ). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“This vintage 60-kopek stamp celebrates a dramatic achievement. On the 7th of October, 1959 (7/X/1959), the Soviet interplanetary station which has come to be called “Luna 3” successfully photographed the far side of the moon giving denizens of planet Earth their first ever view of this hidden hemisphere .”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 9, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Courtesy William Keel ( Univ. Alabama, Tuscaloosa )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-october-9-the-averted-side-of-the-moon

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