Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 10, 2006

Mars: The View from HiRISE

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 2006 is “Mars: The View from HiRISE,” an image. It is credited to Credit: HIROC-LPL , MRO, JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“HiRISE – the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment – rides on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ( MRO )spacecraft just arrived in Mars orbit on March 10. 5 meters per pixel – recorded from a range of 2,500 kilometers.”

— APOD editors, April 10, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 10, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: HIROC-LPL , MRO, JPL-Caltech , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 10, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-10-mars-the-view-from-hirise

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