Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 31, 2012

Curiosity Before Mars: Seven Minutes of Terror

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2012 is “Curiosity Before Mars: Seven Minutes of Terror,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 192 words.

From the explanation

“Next week at this time, there may be an amazing new robotic explorer on Mars. Or there may be a new pile of junk .”

— APOD editors, July 31, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 31, 2012
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 192 words