Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 12, 2005

Earth or Mars?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2005 is “Earth or Mars?,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Earth Image Credit & Copyright: Filipe Alves ; Mars Image Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“Which image is Earth, and which is Mars? One of the above image s was taken by the robot Spirit rover currently climbing Husband Hill on Mars .”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 12, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Earth Image Credit & Copyright: Filipe Alves ; Mars Image Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 12, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-april-12-earth-or-mars

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