Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Metal on the Plains of Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2011 is “Metal on the Plains of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 170 words.
From the explanation
“What has the Opportunity rover found on Mars? While traversing a vast empty plain in 2005 in Meridiani Planum , one of Earth’s rolling robots on Mars found a surprise when visiting the location of its own metallic heat shield discarded last year during descent .”
— APOD editors, July 31, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 31, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image 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 170 words