Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sandy Gas Jets Hypothesized on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 2006 is “Sandy Gas Jets Hypothesized on Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Ron Miller ( ASU )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.
From the explanation
“What’s causing seasonal dark spots on Mars? Every spring, strange dark spots appear near the Martian poles, and then vanish a few months later.”
— APOD editors, August 23, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 23, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Ron Miller ( ASU )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 161 words