Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Unusual Light Patch Under Phoenix Lander on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2008 is “Unusual Light Patch Under Phoenix Lander on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Phoenix Mission Team , NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona. The original explanation runs about 136 words.
From the explanation
“Is that ice under the Phoenix spacecraft on Mars? Quite possibly .”
— APOD editors, June 2, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 2, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Phoenix Mission Team , NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 136 words