Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 1, 2001

A Global Dust Storm on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2001 is “A Global Dust Storm on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“A dust storm on Mars can involve nearly the entire planet. As spring descended on the southern hemisphere of the red planet this June and July, a global dust storm raged.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 1, 2001
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 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 1, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-1-a-global-dust-storm-on-mars

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