Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 1997

Surveyor At Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 1997 is “Surveyor At Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MGS Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Mars Global Surveyor achieved Martian orbit on September 11 and began aerobraking into its final mapping orbit, a process that will take until March next year. Anticipating the labors ahead, Mars Orbital Camera operators have begun acquiring test images.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 6, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MGS Project, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-october-06-surveyor-at-mars

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