Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Opportunity on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2004 is “Opportunity on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 106 words.
From the explanation
“You’ve just woken up in a small crater on Mars. The surrounding landscape is barren, strange, and alien.”
— APOD editors, January 27, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 27, 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 106 words