Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2004

Razorbacks in Endurance Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2004 is “Razorbacks in Endurance Crater,” an image. It is credited to Credit Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Over one year after its launch, robot geologist Opportunity has been spending recent sols on Mars inching its way down the slopes of Endurance crater . Littered with martian blueberries , some flat rocks within the crater also seem to have surprising razorbacks — narrow slabs sticking up along their edges.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 27, 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 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-27-razorbacks-in-endurance-crater

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