Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Apollo 17: A Stereo View from Lunar Orbit
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2018 is “Apollo 17: A Stereo View from Lunar Orbit,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Gene Cernan , Apollo 17 , NASA ; Anaglyph by Patrick Vantuyne. The original explanation runs about 140 words.
From the explanation
“Get out your red/blue glasses and check out this awesome stereo view of another world. The scene was recorded by Apollo 17 mission commander Eugene Cernan on December 11, 1972, one orbit before descending to land on the Moon.”
— APOD editors, February 23, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 23, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Gene Cernan , Apollo 17 , NASA ; Anaglyph by Patrick Vantuyne
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 140 words