Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 2008

High Cliffs Surrounding Echus Chasma on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 2008 is “High Cliffs Surrounding Echus Chasma on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“What created this great cliff on Mars? Did giant waterfalls once plummet through its grooves?”

— APOD editors, July 23, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 23, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words