Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2004

Unusual Spherules on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2004 is “Unusual Spherules on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , USGS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“What are those unusual spherules on Mars? The Mars Opportunity rover has now photographed several unusual nodules on Mars that have a nearly spherical shape.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2004

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At a glance

Date: February 10, 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 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 10, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-february-10-unusual-spherules-on-mars

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