ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Releases Images of Earth and Moon taken by cameras on board Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. On August 12, 2023, ISRO released the images.
The First Chandrayaan-3 released images
The first image of Earth shows the planet as a crescent, with the sun shining brightly in the background. The continents are clearly visible, as are the oceans and the ice caps. The image is a beautiful reminder of the fragility of our planet and the importance of protecting it.
The Second Chandrayaan-3 released images
The second image of the Moon shows the lunar surface in great detail. The craters are clearly visible, as are the mountains and the maria (the dark areas on the Moon). The image is a testament to the power of Chandrayaan-3’s cameras and the ability of ISRO to capture high-quality images of the Moon.
The Lander Imager (LI) Camera captures high-resolution images of the Moon’s surface. It has a resolution of 0.5 meters per pixel, which means that it can resolve objects that are 0.5 meters apart.
The Chandrayaan-3 lander mounts the LI Camera, which images the landing site and the surrounding area.
The Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera (LHVC) measures the lander’s horizontal velocity. It possesses a resolution of 10 meters per pixel, allowing it to distinguish objects spaced 10 meters apart. Chandrayaan-3’s lander mounts the LHVC to ensure a safe lunar landing.
As Chandrayaan-3 continues its lunar exploration mission, ISRO anticipates releasing additional images in the upcoming days and weeks.
- The first image shows Earth as viewed by the Lander Imager (LI) Camera capture on July 14, 2023, the day of the Chandrayaan-3 mission launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- The second image shows the Moon as viewed by the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera (LHVC). The photo was taken on August 6, 2023, a day after the Lunar Orbit Insertion.
These images are a testament to the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and its ability to capture high-quality images of the Earth and Moon. ISRO is expected to release more images in the coming days and weeks.