Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Apollo 14 Heads for Home
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2021 is “Apollo 14 Heads for Home,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Apollo 14 , NASA , JSC, ASU (Image Reprocessing: Andy Saunders ). The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“Fifty years ago this Sunday (February 7, 1971), the crew of Apollo 14 left lunar orbit and headed for home . They watched this Earthrise from their command module Kitty Hawk.”
— APOD editors, February 5, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 5, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Apollo 14 , NASA , JSC, ASU (Image Reprocessing: Andy Saunders )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words