Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 1, 2005

Water On Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2005 is “Water On Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ellen Roper (GCC)). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Can you help discover water on Mars? Finding water on different regions on Mars has implications for understanding its complex geologic history , the possible existence of past life and the sustenance of potential future astronauts .”

— APOD editors, April 1, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 1, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ellen Roper (GCC)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 1, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-april-1-water-on-mars

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