Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2004

Columbia Memorial Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2004 is “Columbia Memorial Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“After leaving its nest, the Spirit rover turned to capture this spectacular view over the Columbia Memorial Station and the floor of Gusev crater on the 16th sol of its visit to Mars. The sharp picture looks toward the northeast.”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 22, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-january-22-columbia-memorial-station

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