Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Young Martian Terrain
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2001 is “Young Martian Terrain,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MOC , MGS , USGS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 129 words.
From the explanation
“What caused the pits, ridges, and gullies on otherwise smooth Martian terrain? One hypothesis is water.”
— APOD editors, August 1, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 1, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: MOC , MGS , USGS , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 129 words