Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 1997 is “Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls,” an image. It is credited to Credit: IMP Team, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls
Credit: IMP Team, JPL, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This sharp color image featuring Mars rock Yogi and the rolling Sojourner robot shows off Yogi’s startling two-toned surface. Yogi appears to be leaning into the prevailing winds causing some to suggest that its color contrast may be caused by the accumulation of rust colored dust on its windward face.”

— APOD editors, August 14, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 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 123 words

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