Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Lunar Dust and Duct Tape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 29, 2021 is “Lunar Dust and Duct Tape,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 130 words.

Lunar Dust and Duct Tape
Credit: Image Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is the Moon so dusty? On Earth, rocks are weathered by wind and water, creating soil and sand.”

— APOD editors, May 29, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 29, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Apollo 17 , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 130 words

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The MoonApollo program

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Source

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