Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
America and the Sea of Serenity
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2024 is “America and the Sea of Serenity,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gene Cernan , Apollo 17 , NASA ; Anaglyph by Patrick Vantuyne). The original explanation runs about 163 words.
From the explanation
“Get out your red/blue glasses and check out this stereo view of another world. The scene was recorded by Apollo 17 mission commander Eugene Cernan on December 11, 1972, one orbit before descending to land on the Moon.”
— APOD editors, January 17, 2024
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 17, 2024
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gene Cernan , Apollo 17 , NASA ; Anaglyph by Patrick Vantuyne
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 163 words