Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 30, 1997

Half Dome Rock on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 30, 1997 is “Half Dome Rock on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: IMP Team, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 89 words.

From the explanation

“Who ordered the Martian pizza? As Mars Pathfinder and its mobile robot Sojourner continue to explore Mars , new and interesting rocks are being discovered, even though the primary mission has been successfully completed.”

— APOD editors, September 30, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 30, 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 89 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 30, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-september-30-half-dome-rock-on-mars

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