Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 13, 1997

Ice Clouds over Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 1997 is “Ice Clouds over Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: IMP Team, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 84 words.

From the explanation

“Mars has clouds too. The above true color image taken in August by Mars Pathfinder shows clouds of ice high in the Martian atmosphere .”

— APOD editors, October 13, 1997

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At a glance

Date: October 13, 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 84 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 13, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-october-13-ice-clouds-over-mars

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