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Apollo 15 Panorama

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2016 is “Apollo 15 Panorama,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Apollo 15 , USGS , NASA). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

Apollo 15 Panorama
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Apollo 15 , USGS , NASA Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On July 31, 1971 , Apollo 15 astronauts Jim Irwin and Dave Scott deployed the first Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon. Using it to explore their Hadley-Apennine landing site they spent nearly three days on the Moon while Al Worden orbited above .”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 5, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Apollo 15 , USGS , NASA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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Source

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