Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Polar Polygons on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 2004 is “Polar Polygons on Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA). The original explanation runs about 103 words.
From the explanation
“What’s the best way to the city center? What looks like a street map of some city on Earth is actually a series of naturally-formed fragmented polar polygons on Mars .”
— APOD editors, July 14, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 14, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Malin Space Science Systems , MOC , MGS , JPL , NASA
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 103 words