Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Phoenix Digs for Clues on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2008 is “Phoenix Digs for Clues on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Phoenix Mission Team , NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , Texas A&M University. The original explanation runs about 179 words.
From the explanation
“What’s a good recipe for preparing Martian soil? Start by filling your robot’s scoop a bit less than half way.”
— APOD editors, June 15, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 15, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Phoenix Mission Team , NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , Texas A&M University
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 179 words