Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Unusual Plates on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2005 is “Unusual Plates on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.
From the explanation
“What are those unusual plates on Mars? A leading current interpretation holds that they are blocks of ice floating on a recently frozen sea covered by dust.”
— APOD editors, February 28, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 28, 2005
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 154 words