Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 1, 2016

Find the Man in the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2016 is “Find the Man in the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Man in the Moon? This common question plays on the ability of humans to see pareidolia — imagining familiar icons where they don’t actually exist.”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 1, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 1, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-february-1-find-the-man-in-the-moon

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