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APOD from 2019-11-11
#Lunar Craters Langrenus and Petavius
This lunar panorama showcases craters Langrenus and Petavius, formed by separate impacts. Langrenus is 130 km wide with a 3 km central peak, while Petavius is larger at 180 km with a central fracture. Best viewed after a new Moon, these ancient features, captured in high-res infrared images, will outlast Earth's mountains for billions of years.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191111.html
#Lunar Craters Langrenus and Petavius
This lunar panorama showcases craters Langrenus and Petavius, formed by separate impacts. Langrenus is 130 km wide with a 3 km central peak, while Petavius is larger at 180 km with a central fracture. Best viewed after a new Moon, these ancient features, captured in high-res infrared images, will outlast Earth's mountains for billions of years.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191111.html