The Inverted Full Moon

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Note: This image was selected Astronomy Picture Of the Day on 12-12-2003.

Note: This image was selected Lunar Photo Of the Day on 5-28-2004.

Scientists often use inverted or false color images to enhance or emphasize details.  This inverted image of the full Moon tends to draw one's attention to the ejecta spread across the lunar surface after a meteor impact.