Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Ancient Volcanos of Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2002 is “Ancient Volcanos of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Ancient Volcanos of Mars
Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Findings of ancient martian microbial fossils in meteorites and liquid water related features on Mars’ surface are currently controversial issues. But one thing long established by space-based observations of the Red Planet is the presence of volcanos, as Mars supports some of the largest volcanos in the solar system.”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 8, 2002
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 168 words

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Mars

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