Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NASA's Curiosity Rover at Namib Dune (360 View)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 29, 2016 is “NASA's Curiosity Rover at Namib Dune (360 View),” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

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From the explanation

“Point or tilt to see a spectacular view of Mars visible to the Curiosity rover last December. In the foreground, part of Curiosity itself is visible, including its dusty sundial .”

— APOD editors, March 29, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 29, 2016
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 167 words

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