Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Apollo 16 Moon Panorama
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 21, 2022 is “Apollo 16 Moon Panorama,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Apollo 16 , NASA ; Panorama Assembly: Mike Constantine. The original explanation runs about 120 words.
From the explanation
“Fifty years ago , April 20, 1972, Apollo 16’s lunar module Orion touched down on the Moon’s near side in the south-central Descartes Highlands. While astronaut Ken Mattingly orbited overhead in Casper the friendly command and service module the Orion brought John Young and Charles Duke to the lunar surface.”
— APOD editors, April 21, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 21, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Apollo 16 , NASA ; Panorama Assembly: Mike Constantine
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 120 words