Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Phoenix Rises Toward Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2007 is “Phoenix Rises Toward Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 130 words.
From the explanation
“Can Mars sustain life? To help answer this question, last week NASA launched the Phoenix mission to Mars.”
— APOD editors, August 8, 2007
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 8, 2007
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 130 words