Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 19, 2006

Beagle Crater on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2006 is “Beagle Crater on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Cornell , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“What have we found on the way to large Victoria Crater? Smaller Beagle Crater .”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 19, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Cornell , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words