Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Lunar X

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 2016 is “The Lunar X,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Marchini ( Astronomical Observatory , DSFTA – Univ. of Siena), Liceo “Alessandro Volta” Student Astronomers). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

The Lunar X
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Marchini ( Astronomical Observatory , DSFTA – Univ. of Siena), Liceo “Alessandro Volta” Student Astronomers Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The striking X appearing in this lunarscape is easily visible in binoculars or a small telescope. Yet, not too many have seen it.”

— APOD editors, December 10, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 10, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Marchini ( Astronomical Observatory , DSFTA – Univ. of Siena), Liceo “Alessandro Volta” Student Astronomers
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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