ISRO shares stunning images of Earth and Moon taken by India’s solar spacecraft, Aditya-L1

Following the release of the initial images from India’s pioneering solar mission, Aditya L-1, ISRO has unveiled a captivating picture and video featuring both the Earth and the Moon within a single frame. These remarkable visuals were captured by two vital instruments aboard the probe, namely VELC and SUIT.

Aditya-L1 Mission:
👀Onlooker!

Aditya-L1,
destined for the Sun-Earth L1 point,
takes a selfie and
images of the Earth and the Moon.#AdityaL1 pic.twitter.com/54KxrfYSwy

— ISRO (@isro) September 7, 2023

The image was skillfully taken by an ultraviolet telescope and VELC which is a coronagraph. ISRO has now unveiled this image, captured on September 4th, highlighting the two primary instruments aboard the Aditya L-1 probe. The image clearly illustrates the relative size of the Moon in comparison to the Earth. Enthusiasts and experts alike are eagerly anticipating more breathtaking visuals in the future as Aditya L-1 continues its mission, setting the stage for even more awe-inspiring discoveries.