Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 18, 2001

Surrounded by Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2001 is “Surrounded by Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mark T. Lemmon ( Texas A&M ), IMP Team , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Just after landing on Mars in 1997, the robotic Mars Pathfinder main station took a quick first look around. This insurance panorama was taken even before the Sagan Memorial Station camera was raised to its two-meter-high perch.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 18, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mark T. Lemmon ( Texas A&M ), IMP Team , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 18, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-18-surrounded-by-mars

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