Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Early Microscopic Life on Mars?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 1996 is “Early Microscopic Life on Mars?,” an image. It is credited to Credit: courtesy NASA. The original explanation runs about 206 words.

Early Microscopic Life on Mars?
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From the explanation

“Today a team of NASA and Stanford scientists announced the discovery of strong circumstantial evidence that microscopic life once existed on Mars . Dr.”

— APOD editors, August 7, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 7, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: courtesy NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 206 words

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Mars

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