Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 27, 2001

Ancient Layered Rocks on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 2001 is “Ancient Layered Rocks on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Is this a picture of Mars or Earth? Oddly enough, it is a picture of Mars .”

— APOD editors, November 27, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 27, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words