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Hertzsprung in Light and Shadow
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art002e021296 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew flew around the far side of the Moon, they captured key scientific observations, photographs, videos, and records documenting critical observations to help scientists on the ground understand the composition and history of the lunar surface. Near the center of the view lies Hertzsprung basin, an ancient and expansive impact feature described by the Artemis II crew as darker in overall tone compared to surrounding terrain.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineHertzsprung in Light and Shadow. NASA/JSC, 2026-04-06. Public domain. ID: art002e021296.
