Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Methusaleh Outcrop on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2005 is “Methusaleh Outcrop on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Methusaleh Outcrop on Mars
Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is the history of the outcropping of rock called Methuselah? The unusual rock group is visible on the left of the above image taken by the robot Spirit rover current exploring Mars .”

— APOD editors, May 2, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 2, 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 118 words

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Mars

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