A stunning mosaic image of the Mare Orientale impact basin on the Moon, showcasing its distinctive bullseye structure. The image, composed of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Wide Angle Camera data, reveals the basin's concentric rings and partially lava-flooded surface, a testament to a massive asteroid impact over 3 billion years ago. The details highlight the basin's intricate geological history.

Astronomy Picture from 12/03/2011

Mare Orientale

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110312.html


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