Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 2, 2003

Contemplating Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 2, 2003 is “Contemplating Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mark Stronge ( EAAS )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Is that really another world? Thousands of people the world over lined up last week to see Mars through a telescope as the red planet and Earth passed unusually close together in their orbits around the Sun.”

— APOD editors, September 2, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 2, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mark Stronge ( EAAS )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 2, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-2-contemplating-mars

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