China unveils high-resolution images of the moon’s surface

China has unveiled a set of high-resolution full-color photos of the moon's surface, taken by the Chang'e-3 lunar lander and Yutu rover. The images show the moon's crust in its true color and spectacular detail. The tracks of the Yutu rover are clearly visible in some pictures. The full data sets are available for the public to download on the website of China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry.



Photo provided by National Astronomical Observatories of Chinese Academy of Sciences shows a high-resolution image of lunar surface on the moon.