Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2019

Apollo 11: Descent to the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2019 is “Apollo 11: Descent to the Moon,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit: NASA , Apollo Flight Journal Compilation & Copyright: W. David Woods). The original explanation runs about 227 words.

From the explanation

“It had never been done before. But with the words “You’re Go for landing”, 50 years ago this Saturday, Apollo 11 astronauts Aldrin and Armstrong were cleared to make the first try .”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 17, 2019
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , Apollo Flight Journal Compilation & Copyright: W. David Woods
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 227 words

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The Moon Apollo program

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-17-apollo-11-descent-to-the-moon

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