Dramatic close-up of the lunar surface near Gassendi crater, at the northern edge of Mare Humorum, taken by the European Southern Observatory's WFI camera. NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft is currently orbiting the Moon at a reduced altitude, providing higher resolution data. The image showcases the contrasting terrain and dramatic shadows of the lunar landscape.
Astronomy Picture from 12/02/1999
Lunar Close-Up
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