Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Martian Dust Storm Approaches
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 1999 is “A Martian Dust Storm Approaches,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems, MGS, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 117 words.
From the explanation
“Batten down the hatches, here comes another Martian dust storm. The thin soil on Mars can be picked up by high winds to create dust storms that sweep down plains and can sometimes envelop most of the planet .”
— APOD editors, August 9, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 9, 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 117 words