Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2012

Lick Observatory Moonrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2012 is “Lick Observatory Moonrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Baldridge). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“As viewed from a well chosen location at sunset , the gorgeous Full Moon rose behind Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, California on March 7. The lunar disk frames historic Lick Observatory perched on the mountain’s 4,200 foot summit.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Baldridge
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-10-lick-observatory-moonrise

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