Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 30, 1998

Volcanos on Mars: Elysium Region

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 1998 is “Volcanos on Mars: Elysium Region,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Global Surveyor Project, MSSS, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“This “synthetic color” image swath of the Elysium Volcanic Region of Mars was recorded by Mars Global Surveyor’s wide angle camera on July 2. North is up and the sun illuminates the scene from the lower right.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 1998

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At a glance

Date: July 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 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 30, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-july-30-volcanos-on-mars-elysium-region

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