Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars Soil Sample Ready to Analyze

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2008 is “Mars Soil Sample Ready to Analyze,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Phoenix Mission Team , NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

Mars Soil Sample Ready to Analyze
Credit: Phoenix Mission Team , NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What surprises are hidden in the soils of Mars? To help find out, the Phoenix Lander Phoenix Lander which arrived on Mars two weeks ago has attempted to place a scoop of soil in Phoenix’s Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer (TEGA).”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 8, 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 139 words

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