Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Charon: Moon of Pluto
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2015 is “Charon: Moon of Pluto,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Institute. The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“A darkened and mysterious north polar region informally known as Mordor Macula caps this premier high-resolution portrait of Charon, Pluto’s largest moon . Captured by New Horizons near its closest approach on July 14, the image data was transmitted to Earth on September 21.”
— APOD editors, October 2, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 2, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Institute
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words