Released to Public: The Mineral Moon (NASA/JPL)

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    Even if the moon really were made of green cheese it probably wouldn't look this bizarre. Still, this mosaic of 53 images was recorded by the Jupiter-bound Galileo spacecraft as it passed near our own large natural satellite in 1992. The pictures were recorded through three spectral filters and combined in an exaggerated false-color scheme to explore the composition of the lunar surface as changes in mineral content produce subtle color differences in reflected light.

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      susiep94115, Gps1., larry wfu, "alley cat photography', and 34 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Gps1. (73 months ago | reply)

      This is amazing ! Thanks for sharing and information !

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      Excellent shot.
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    4. Chat-man [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)

      Love Supreme my friend

    5. emblatame (Ron) (73 months ago | reply)

      Yes it is amazing. Apart from the scientific aspect, it is very colourful. (contacts photos)

    6. pingnews.com (73 months ago | reply)

      Glad you all like it. Thanks for the comments.

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    8. Tobyotter (71 months ago | reply)

      Love the colors


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      Colour Art Award

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      Great abstract !

      Colour Art Award

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      Colour Art Award

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      5 Stars of Excellence Award

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      Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Creative Commons- Free Pictures, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.

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    15. pingnews.com (42 months ago | reply)

      thanks

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