Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 14, 1997

Mars: Twin Peaks In Stereo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 1997 is “Mars: Twin Peaks In Stereo,” an image. It is credited to Credit: IMP Team JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Get out your red/blue glasses and gaze across the surface of Mars in stereo. You are looking south of west across an ancient flood channel , Ares Vallis, landing site of the Mars Pathfinder .”

— APOD editors, July 14, 1997

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At a glance

Date: July 14, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: IMP Team JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 14, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-july-14-mars-twin-peaks-in-stereo

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