Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Spirit Rover Reaches the Columbia Hills on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 28, 2004 is “Spirit Rover Reaches the Columbia Hills on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

Spirit Rover Reaches the Columbia Hills on Mars
Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Spirit robotic rover on Mars has now reached the Columbia Hills on Mars. Two of the hills are shown on approach near the beginning of June.”

— APOD editors, June 28, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 28, 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 119 words

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