Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In A Grand Canyon On Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 1998 is “In A Grand Canyon On Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MOC Team, MGS, NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“In a grand canyon on Mars , steep slopes fall away from a smooth plateau revealing striking layered rock formations. The canyon is part of the Valles Marineris , a 2,500 mile long system of canyons cutting across the Martian equator.”
— APOD editors, February 12, 1998
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 12, 1998
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: MOC Team, MGS, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words