Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 25, 2006

Mars Express Close-Up of the Face on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2006 is “Mars Express Close-Up of the Face on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR ; Malin Space Science Systems , MOC. The original explanation runs about 91 words.

From the explanation

“Wouldn’t it be fun if clouds were turtles ? Wouldn’t it be fun if the laundry on the bedroom chair was a friendly monster ?”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2006

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At a glance

Date: September 25, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR ; Malin Space Science Systems , MOC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 91 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 25, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-25-mars-express-close-up-of-the-face-on-mars

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