Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Curiosity Rover Takes Selfie on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2017 is “Curiosity Rover Takes Selfie on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS. The original explanation runs about 148 words.

Curiosity Rover Takes Selfie on Mars
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yes, but have you ever taken a selfie on Mars ? The Curiosity rover on Mars has.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 20, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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Mars

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