Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Slope Streaks in Acheron Fossae on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2010 is “Slope Streaks in Acheron Fossae on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA. The original explanation runs about 143 words.
From the explanation
“What creates these picturesque dark streaks on Mars? No one knows for sure.”
— APOD editors, March 1, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 1, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 143 words