Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 3, 1996

Uranus' Moon Ariel: Valley World

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 1996 is “Uranus' Moon Ariel: Valley World,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Photo Credit: NASA, Voyager 2, Copyright Calvin J. Hamilton). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“What formed Ariel ‘s valleys? This question presented itself when Voyager 2 passed this satellite of Uranus in January 1986.”

— APOD editors, March 3, 1996

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At a glance

Date: March 3, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Photo Credit: NASA, Voyager 2, Copyright Calvin J. Hamilton
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 3, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-03-uranus-moon-ariel-valley-world

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