Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2004

Valles Marineris from Mars Express

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2004 is “Valles Marineris from Mars Express,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Express , ESA , DLR , FU Berlin (G. Neukum). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Looking down from orbit on January 14, ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft scanned a 1700 by 65 kilometer swath across Valles Marineris – the Grand Canyon of Mars – with its remarkable High Resolution Stereo Camera.”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mars Express , ESA , DLR , FU Berlin (G. Neukum)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-january-24-valles-marineris-from-mars-express

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