Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 16, 2002

Night and Day in Melas Chasma on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 2002 is “Night and Day in Melas Chasma on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Arizona State U. , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“What types of terrain are found on Mars? Part of the answer comes from thermal imaging by the robot spacecraft 2001 Mars Odyssey currently orbiting Mars .”

— APOD editors, December 16, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 16, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Arizona State U. , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 16, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-december-16-night-and-day-in-melas-chasma-on-mars

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