Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 13, 1999

Mars Volcano Apollinaris Patera

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 1999 is “Mars Volcano Apollinaris Patera,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems, MGS, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“Dwarfed by Olympus Mons and the other immense shield volcanos on Mars , Apollinaris Patera rises only 3 miles or so into the thin martian atmosphere, but bright water-ice clouds can be still be seen hovering around its summit.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 1999

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At a glance

Date: May 13, 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 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 13, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-may-13-mars-volcano-apollinaris-patera

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