Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 18, 2003

Express to Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 2003 is “Express to Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Express , ESA. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Hurtling toward its destination, the high resolution camera on board ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft recorded this tantalizing view of the Red Planet earlier this month on December 3rd. 5 million kilometers, features across part of Mars’ western hemisphere are bathed in sunlight.”

— APOD editors, December 18, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 18, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mars Express , ESA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 18, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-december-18-express-to-mars

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