Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 23, 2007

Southern Moonscape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 2007 is “Southern Moonscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wes Higgins). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“The Moon’s south pole is near the top of this sharp telescopic view looking across the southern lunar highlands . Recorded on August 3rd from Tecumseh , Oklahoma, planet Earth, the foreshortened perspective heightens the impression of a dense field of craters and makes the craters themselves appear more oval shaped.”

— APOD editors, August 23, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 23, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wes Higgins
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 23, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-august-23-southern-moonscape

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