Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Unusual Blueberries at Bylot Rock
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2004 is “The Unusual Blueberries at Bylot Rock,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 109 words.
From the explanation
“Why aren’t these Martian rocks round? Small rocks dubbed blueberries have been found by the Opportunity rover all over Meridiani Planum on Mars , but the ones perched on Bylot rock have unusually non-spherical shapes.”
— APOD editors, August 17, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 17, 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 109 words