Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Hole in Mars Close Up

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2007 is “A Hole in Mars Close Up,” an image. It is credited to Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

A Hole in Mars Close Up
Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In a close-up from the HiRISE instrument onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, this mysterious dark pit, about 150 meters across, lies on the north slope of ancient martian volcano Arsia Mons .”

— APOD editors, September 28, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 28, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA
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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