Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mapping Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 1999 is “Mapping Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems, MGS, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Mapping Mars
Credit: Malin Space Science Systems, MGS, JPL, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This month, the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft began its primary mission to the red planet. Orbiting about once every two hours at an altitude of over 200 miles, instruments onboard MGS now regularly explore the Martian surface and atmosphere.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 19, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Malin Space Science Systems, MGS, JPL, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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