Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 5, 2021

Tycho and Clavius

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2021 is “Tycho and Clavius,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau). The original explanation runs about 227 words.

From the explanation

“South is up in this detailed telescopic view across the Moon’s rugged southern highlands. Captured on July 20, the lunar landscape features the Moon’s young and old, the large craters Tycho and Clavius.”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 5, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 227 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 5, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-august-5-tycho-and-clavius

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