Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

3-D Mars' North Pole

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 1998 is “3-D Mars' North Pole,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MOLA Team, MGS Project, NASA Image: Greg Shirah (SVS). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

3-D Mars' North Pole
Credit: MOLA Team, MGS Project, NASA Image: Greg Shirah (SVS) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This dramatic premier three-dimensional visualization of Mars’ north pole is based on elevation measurements made by an orbiting laser.”

— APOD editors, December 16, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 16, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: MOLA Team, MGS Project, NASA Image: Greg Shirah (SVS)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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