Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Greeley Panorama on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2012 is “Greeley Panorama on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Cornell / Arizona State U.. The original explanation runs about 177 words.
From the explanation
“What did you do over your winter vacation? If you were the Opportunity rover on Mars, you spent four months of it stationary and perched on the northern slope of Greeley Haven — and tilted so that your solar panels could absorb as much sunlight as possible.”
— APOD editors, July 9, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 9, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Cornell / Arizona State U.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 177 words