Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 19, 2002

Water-Ice Imaged in Martian Polar Cap

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2002 is “Water-Ice Imaged in Martian Polar Cap,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“Does water exist today on Mars? Yes, although the only place on Mars known to have water is the North Polar Cap , and that water is frozen.”

— APOD editors, February 19, 2002

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At a glance

Date: February 19, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 19, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-19-water-ice-imaged-in-martian-polar-cap

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