Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 2010

Rolling Across the Rocky Plains of Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2010 is “Rolling Across the Rocky Plains of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“You stare out across the rocky plains of Mars. Before you, in every direction, is dark sand and bright rock.”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words