Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 19, 2003

Mars Through a Small Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2003 is “Mars Through a Small Telescope,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Francisco A. Rodriguez Ramirez ( AstroEduca )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“How does Mars appear through a small telescope? Viewed with the unaided eye or through a small telescope , possibly the most striking part of Mars’ appearance is its red color.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 19, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Francisco A. Rodriguez Ramirez ( AstroEduca )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 19, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-19-mars-through-a-small-telescope

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