Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Martian Sunset
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2009 is “Martian Sunset,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Texas A&M , Cornell , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 143 words.
From the explanation
“This month, the Mars Exploration Rovers are celebrating their 5th anniversary of operations on the surface of the Red Planet. The serene sunset view , part of their extensive legacy of images from the martian surface , was recorded by the Spirit rover on May 19, 2005.”
— APOD editors, January 10, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 10, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , Texas A&M , Cornell , JPL , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 143 words