Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sunrise at Copernicus Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2019 is “Sunrise at Copernicus Crater,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sage Gray). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

Sunrise at Copernicus Crater
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sage Gray Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A prominent impact site anchored in the lunar Oceanus Procellarum, Copernicus crater is at the center of this telescopic portrait in light and shadow .”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 30, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sage Gray
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 129 words

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