Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Martian River Bed?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 1998 is “A Martian River Bed?,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MGS Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

A Martian River Bed?
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From the explanation

“This canyon on the surface of Mars appears to have been carved by flowing water. Known as Nanedi Vallis, the terraces and channels visible within the canyon strongly suggest that a river of water once ran here .”

— APOD editors, February 5, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 5, 1998
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 124 words

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