A stunning high-resolution mosaic of the Mare Orientale impact basin on the Moon's far side. This multi-ring structure, resembling a bullseye, is over 600 miles across and showcases the results of a massive asteroid impact billions of years ago. The image, from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's Wide Angle Camera, reveals intricate details of the basin's concentric rings and partially lava-filled interior, a testament to the Moon's dynamic geological history.
Astronomy Picture from 12/03/2011
Mare Orientale
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110312.html
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