Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 1999

The Wind on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 1999 is “The Wind on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MOC Team, MGS, NASA. The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Wind erosion has been discovered on Mars. Pictures of regions surrounding the north polar cap show sand dunes covered in frost.”

— APOD editors, January 12, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 12, 1999
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 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-12-the-wind-on-mars

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