Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Apollo 14: A View from Antares
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2026 is “Apollo 14: A View from Antares,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 , NASA ; Mosaic – Eric M. Jones. The original explanation runs about 174 words.
From the explanation
“Apollo 14’s Lunar Module Antares landed on the Moon on February 5, 1971. Toward the end of the stay astronaut Ed Mitchell snapped a series of photos of the lunar surface while looking out a window, assembled into this detailed mosaic by Apollo Lunar Surface Journal editor Eric Jones.”
— APOD editors, January 17, 2026
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 , NASA ; Mosaic – Eric M. Jones
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 174 words