Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 1, 2002

Rectangular Ridges on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2002 is “Rectangular Ridges on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause rectangular ridges on Mars? As data flows in from the two spacecraft currently orbiting Mars , surface structures are seen that are not immediately understood.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2002

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At a glance

Date: October 1, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 1, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-october-1-rectangular-ridges-on-mars

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