Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Seasonal Streaks Point to Recent Flowing Water on Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 30, 2015 is “Seasonal Streaks Point to Recent Flowing Water on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL , U. Arizona. The original explanation runs about 168 words.
From the explanation
“What creates these changing streaks on Mars? Called Recurring Slope Linea (RSL), these dark features start on the slopes of hills and craters but don’t usually extend to the bottom.”
— APOD editors, September 30, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 30, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL , U. Arizona
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 168 words