Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2003

Mars' Simulated View

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2003 is “Mars' Simulated View,” an image. It is credited to Simulation Credit: Solar System Simulator , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“When earthdweller Patrick Vantuyne wondered what his home planet’s single large moon would look like if viewed from Mars on July 17, he availed himself of the JPL Solar System Simulator .”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Simulation Credit: Solar System Simulator , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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The Moon Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 16, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-16-mars-simulated-view

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