Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 1, 2015

Suiting Up for the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2015 is “Suiting Up for the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Nemiroff ( Michigan Tech. U. )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“How will cows survive on the Moon? One of the most vexing questions asked about space, scientists have spent decades debating this key issue.”

— APOD editors, April 1, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 1, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Nemiroff ( Michigan Tech. U. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 1, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-april-1-suiting-up-for-the-moon

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