Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Mysterious White Rock Fingers on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2008 is “Mysterious White Rock Fingers on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR Mars Express. The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“What caused this unusual white rock formation on Mars? Intrigued by the possibility that they could be salt deposits left over as an ancient lakebed dried-up , detailed studies of these fingers now indicate that this is not correct.”
— APOD editors, April 7, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 7, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR Mars Express
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words