Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Collapse in Hebes Chasma on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2014 is “Collapse in Hebes Chasma on Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum )). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

Collapse in Hebes Chasma on Mars
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happened in Hebes Chasma on Mars? Hebes Chasma is a depression just north of the enormous Valles Marineris canyon.”

— APOD editors, August 12, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 12, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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