Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Layers of the Martian South Polar Cap
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 25, 2000 is “Layers of the Martian South Polar Cap,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 84 words.
From the explanation
“The South Pole of Mars is stranger than was previously thought. Pictured above are unexpectedly complex layers photographed recently by the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft currently orbiting Mars .”
— APOD editors, April 25, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 25, 2000
- 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 84 words