Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2011

Gale Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2011 is “Gale Crater,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , ASU. The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“This sharp view from the Thermal Emission Imaging System camera on NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter is centered on 154 kilometer (96 mile) wide Gale crater, near the martian equator. Within Gale , an impressive layered mountain rises about 5 kilometers (3 miles) above the crater floor.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , ASU
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-july-29-gale-crater

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