Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 17, 1996

A Meteorite From Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 1996 is “A Meteorite From Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: JSC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 221 words.

From the explanation

“The famous Martian meteorite pictured above houses microscopic structures interpreted by many as fossils of ancient Martian life . How do you find a meteorite from Mars here on Earth ?”

— APOD editors, August 17, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 17, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: JSC, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 221 words

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Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 17, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-august-17-a-meteorite-from-mars

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