Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2022

Tycho and Clavius at Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2022 is “Tycho and Clavius at Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau). The original explanation runs about 250 words.

From the explanation

“South is up in this dramatic telescopic view of the lunar terminator and the Moon’s rugged southern highlands. The lunar landscape was captured on July 7 with the moon at its first quarter phase .”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2022
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 250 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 16, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-july-16-tycho-and-clavius-at-dawn

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