Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Nereus Crater on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2009 is “Nereus Crater on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA ; Image Processing: Kenneth Kremer. The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“It was along the way. The robotic rover Opportunity currently rolling across the Meridiani Plain on Mars has a destination of Endeavour Crater , a large crater over 20 kilometers across which may yield additional clues about the cryptic past of ancient Mars.”
— APOD editors, October 19, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 19, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA ; Image Processing: Kenneth Kremer
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words