Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2008

Descent of the Phoenix

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2008 is “Descent of the Phoenix,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MRO-HiRISE , NASA , JPL, Univ. Arizona. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“In this sweeping view , the 10 kilometer-wide crater Heimdall lies on the north polar plains of Mars . But the bright spot highlighted in the inset is the Phoenix lander parachuting toward the surface.”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MRO-HiRISE , NASA , JPL, Univ. Arizona
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-30-descent-of-the-phoenix

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