Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Europa's Freckles
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 2002 is “Europa's Freckles,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Pappalardo ( U. Colorado ) et al., Galileo Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.
From the explanation
“Europa , one of Jupiter’s large Galilean moons , may well possess an ocean of liquid water hidden beneath its icy surface — and so holds the tantalizing possibility of life.”
— APOD editors, November 1, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 1, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: R. Pappalardo ( U. Colorado ) et al., Galileo Project , JPL , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 145 words