Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 2, 2001

THEMIS of Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2001 is “THEMIS of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Odyssey Team, ASU , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Not an ancient Greek goddess, THEMIS is modern acronese for THermal EMission Imaging System . Above is this remarkable instrument’s premier infrared image of Mars, from the newly orbiting Mars Odyssey spacecraft.”

— APOD editors, November 2, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 2, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mars Odyssey Team, ASU , 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, November 2, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-november-2-themis-of-mars

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