Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 23, 2005

A Dust Devil Swirling on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 23, 2005 is “A Dust Devil Swirling on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“What is that wisp on the horizon? Scientists think that the slight white apparition is actually a Martian dust devil that was caught swirling across Mars .”

— APOD editors, March 23, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 23, 2005
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 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 23, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-march-23-a-dust-devil-swirling-on-mars

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