Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 11, 2006

Plato and the Lunar Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2006 is “Plato and the Lunar Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“The dark-floored, 95 kilometer wide crater Plato (top) and sunlit peaks of the lunar Alps are highlighted in this sharp digital mosaic of the Moon’s surface .”

— APOD editors, February 11, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 11, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 11, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-february-11-plato-and-the-lunar-alps

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