A close-up image of the Moon's surface, taken by the Ranger 9 probe in 1965, showing a cratered landscape. A humorous April Fool's Day announcement claims that Hubble's new camera discovered the moon is made of green cheese, referencing a long-standing myth. The image depicts the lunar surface with visible craters and markings. A date is visible, fueling the 'expiration date' theory.

Astronomy Picture from 01/04/2002

Hubble Resolves Expiration Date For Green Cheese Moon

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020401.html


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