Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The View toward Husband Hill on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2006 is “The View toward Husband Hill on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Cornell , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

The View toward Husband Hill on Mars
Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Cornell , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This Martian vista is only part of one of the greatest panoramic views of Mars that has ever been attempted. The expansive mosaic is helping to keep the robotic Spirit rover busy over the energy draining winter in the southern hemisphere of Mars .”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 3, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Cornell , JPL , NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 123 words

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