Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Messier Craters in Stereo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 2009 is “Messier Craters in Stereo,” an image. It is credited to Credit Apollo 11 , NASA ; Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

Messier Craters in Stereo
Credit Apollo 11 , NASA ; Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Many bright nebulae and star clusters in planet Earth’s sky are associated with the name of astronomer Charles Messier , from his famous 18th century catalog. His name is also given to these two large and remarkable craters on the Moon.”

— APOD editors, December 11, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 11, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit Apollo 11 , NASA ; Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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