Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 1, 2008

Moon Games

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2008 is “Moon Games,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net / TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“The Moon’s measured diameter is around 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles). But apparent angular size , or the angle covered by an object, can also be important to Moon enthusiasts .”

— APOD editors, August 1, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 1, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net / TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 1, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2008-august-1-moon-games

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