Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Dark Sand Cascades on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2012 is “Dark Sand Cascades on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA. The original explanation runs about 155 words.
From the explanation
“They might look like trees on Mars, but they’re not. Groups of dark brown streaks have been photographed by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on melting pinkish sand dunes covered with light frost.”
— APOD editors, November 25, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 25, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 155 words