Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 2003

The Earth and Moon from Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2003 is “The Earth and Moon from Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 87 words.

From the explanation

“What does Earth look like from Mars ? The first image of Earth from the red planet was captured earlier this month by the camera onboard the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft currently orbiting Mars.”

— APOD editors, May 26, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 26, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 87 words

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The Moon Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 26, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-26-the-earth-and-moon-from-mars

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