Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 17, 2017

Fly Me to the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2017 is “Fly Me to the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“No, this is not a good way to get to the Moon . What is pictured is a chance superposition of an airplane and the Moon.”

— APOD editors, January 17, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 17, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 17, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-17-fly-me-to-the-moon

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