Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Curiosity Vista from Vera Rubin Ridge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2018 is “Curiosity Vista from Vera Rubin Ridge,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , Curiosity Mars Rover. The original explanation runs about 179 words.

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From the explanation

“If you could stand on Mars — what might you see? If you were NASA’s Curiosity rover , just last month you would have seen the view from Vera Rubin Ridge , an intriguing rock-strewn perch on the side of Mount Sharp .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 2018
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , Curiosity Mars Rover
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 179 words

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