Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Exploration of Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 1995 is “The Exploration of Mars,” an image. It is credited to NASA,Viking Project, USGS. The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“Thirty years ago NASA’s exploration of Mars began. In July of 1965 the Mariner 4 spacecraft flew within 6,000 miles of Mars and returned 21 pictures of the mysterious red planet.”
— APOD editors, July 16, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 16, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA,Viking Project, USGS
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words