Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gullies on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2002 is “Gullies on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 200 words.

Gullies on Mars
Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Gullies of Mars would probably not have been sensational enough for the title of a vintage Edgar Rice Burroughs story about the Red Planet. But it would get the attention of planetary scientists today.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 24, 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 200 words

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Mars

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