Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 4, 2004

Missoula Crater on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2004 is “Missoula Crater on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Scroll right to see the rocks , craters , and hills that were in view for the Spirit rover last week as it continued its trek across Mars . Missoula crater, taking up much of the above frame , appeared from orbit to have ejecta from Bonneville crater inside it.”

— APOD editors, May 4, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 4, 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 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 4, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-4-missoula-crater-on-mars

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