Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Gullies Of Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2000 is “The Gullies Of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 203 words.
From the explanation
“The recently revealed gullies on Mars are rare. But they may prove to be sites of present day, near surface, liquid water , holding out the tantalizing possibility of martian life .”
— APOD editors, June 23, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 23, 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 203 words