Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Magnified Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2004 is “Magnified Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , USGS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 164 words.
From the explanation
“At first glance, this sharp, color close-up gives the strong impression of pebbles strewn over a sandy beach. But the picture is one of the first microscopic images of another planet, captured by the Opportunity rover on its tenth sol on the martian surface at Meridiani Planum .”
— APOD editors, February 6, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 6, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , USGS , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 164 words