Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 17, 2005

A Panorama of Mars from Larry's Lookout

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2005 is “A Panorama of Mars from Larry's Lookout,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“Scroll right to see a breathtaking panorama of Mars from Larry’s Lookout. The lookout occurs near the peak of Husband Hill in the Columbia Hills .”

— APOD editors, May 17, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 17, 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 104 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 17, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-17-a-panorama-of-mars-from-larrys-lookout

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