Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 2011

Mare Orientale

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2011 is “Mare Orientale,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA / GSFC / Arizona State Univ. / Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Shaped like a target ring bull’s-eye, the Mare Orientale is one of the most striking large scale lunar features. Located on the Moon’s extreme western edge , it is unfortunately difficult to see from an earthbound perspective.”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 12, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA / GSFC / Arizona State Univ. / Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 12, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-12-mare-orientale

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