Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2005

On the Possibility of Ascending to Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2005 is “On the Possibility of Ascending to Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( www.MrEclipse.com )). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“On another October 19, in 1899, a 17 year-old Robert Goddard climbed a cherry tree on a beautiful autumn afternoon in Worcester, Massachusetts. G.”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( www.MrEclipse.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-october-19-on-the-possibility-of-ascending-to-mars

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