Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Apollo 14: A View from Antares
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2011 is “Apollo 14: A View from Antares,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Edgar Mitchell , Apollo 14 , NASA ; Mosaic – Eric M. Jones. The original explanation runs about 169 words.
From the explanation
“Forty years ago , while looking out the window of Apollo 14’s Lunar Module Antares , astronaut Ed Mitchell snapped a series of photos of the lunar surface, assembled into this detailed mosaic by Apollo Lunar Surface Journal editor Eric Jones.”
— APOD editors, February 5, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 5, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Edgar Mitchell , Apollo 14 , NASA ; Mosaic – Eric M. Jones
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 169 words