Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 26, 2006

Mars Express: Return to Cydonia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 2006 is “Mars Express: Return to Cydonia,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“The unusual stone mesas of the Cydonia region on Mars are quite striking in appearance. Last week, the Mars Express project released a new close-up image of a portion of the Cydonia region on Mars.”

— APOD editors, September 26, 2006

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At a glance

Date: September 26, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 26, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-26-mars-express-return-to-cydonia

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