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Water Ice in a Martian Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2005 is “Water Ice in a Martian Crater,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA ; Image created for and Copyright: Nature). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

Water Ice in a Martian Crater
Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA ; Image created for and Copyright: Nature Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What lies on the floor of this Martian crater? A frozen patch of water ice.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 20, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA ; Image created for and Copyright: Nature
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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