Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 26, 2003

Earth Webcam Catches Mars Rotation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2003 is “Earth Webcam Catches Mars Rotation,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Howard C. Anderson ( Astroshow.com ). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Mars won’t look this good. Tonight and over the next few days, when Mars is at its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years, you might get your best view ever of our planetary neighbor.”

— APOD editors, August 26, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 26, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Howard C. Anderson ( Astroshow.com )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 26, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-26-earth-webcam-catches-mars-rotation

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