Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Layers of the South Pole of Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2018 is “Layers of the South Pole of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ; Bill Dunford. The original explanation runs about 125 words.
From the explanation
“What lies beneath the layered south pole of Mars? A recent measurement with ground-penetrating radar from ESA’s Mars Express satellite has detected a bright reflection layer consistent with an underground lake of salty water .”
— APOD editors, July 31, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 31, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & License: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ; Bill Dunford
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 125 words