Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2020

Mons Rumker in the Ocean of Storms

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2020 is “Mons Rumker in the Ocean of Storms,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Yves Letellier). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Mons Rumker , a 70 kilometer wide complex of volcanic domes , rises some 1100 meters above the vast, smooth lunar mare known as Oceanus Procellarum, the Ocean of Storms. Daylight came to the area late last month.”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Yves Letellier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-december-5-mons-rumker-in-the-ocean-of-storms

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