Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Eagle Rises

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2019 is “The Eagle Rises,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Apollo 11, NASA – Stereo Image Copyright : John Kaufmann ( ALSJ )). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

The Eagle Rises
Credit: Image Credit: Apollo 11, NASA – Stereo Image Copyright : John Kaufmann ( ALSJ ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Get out your red/blue glasses and check out this stereo view from lunar orbit. The 3D anaglyph was created from two photographs ( AS11-44-6633 , AS11-44-6634 ) taken by astronaut Michael Collins during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission .”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 13, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Apollo 11, NASA – Stereo Image Copyright : John Kaufmann ( ALSJ )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 116 words

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