Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 14, 2003

Close-up of the Face on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2003 is “Close-up of the Face on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 90 words.

From the explanation

“Wouldn’t it be fun if clouds were turtles ? Wouldn’t it be fun if the laundry on the bedroom chair were a friendly monster ?”

— APOD editors, December 14, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 14, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 90 words

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Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 14, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-december-14-close-up-of-the-face-on-mars

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