Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sand Dunes Thawing on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2008 is “Sand Dunes Thawing on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA. The original explanation runs about 116 words.
From the explanation
“What are these strange shapes on Mars? Defrosting sand dunes.”
— APOD editors, March 3, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 3, 2008
- 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 116 words