Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 4, 2002

A Martian Metamorphosis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2002 is “A Martian Metamorphosis,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Is it an Escher, or Mars? Three different types of surfaces visible in the North Polar Cap of Mars morph into each other in a way perhaps reminiscent of the works of M.”

— APOD editors, June 4, 2002

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At a glance

Date: June 4, 2002
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 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 4, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-4-a-martian-metamorphosis

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