Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars: Big Crater in Stereo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 1998 is “Mars: Big Crater in Stereo,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Global Surveyor Project, MSSS, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Mars: Big Crater in Stereo
Credit: Mars Global Surveyor Project, MSSS, JPL, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Get out your red/blue glasses and check out this stereo picture of “Big Crater” on Mars! (Pieces of red and blue or green clear plastic will do.”

— APOD editors, April 30, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 30, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Mars Global Surveyor Project, MSSS, JPL, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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