Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Sundial for Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 1999 is “A Sundial for Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: W. Sullivan (U. Washington) et al., Mars Surveyor 2001, NASA. The original explanation runs about 112 words.
From the explanation
“When Mars Surveyor arrives at Mars in 2002, it will carry a sundial. Even though batteries and a solar array will power the Mars Surveyor Lander , the sundial has been included to allow a prominent public display of time.”
— APOD editors, April 28, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 28, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: W. Sullivan (U. Washington) et al., Mars Surveyor 2001, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 112 words