Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Valles Marineris: The Grand Canyon of Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2020 is “Valles Marineris: The Grand Canyon of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , USGS , Viking Project. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

Valles Marineris: The Grand Canyon of Mars
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , USGS , Viking Project Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The largest canyon in the Solar System cuts a wide swath across the face of Mars . Named Valles Marineris , the grand valley extends over 3,000 kilometers long, spans as much as 600 kilometers across, and delves as much as 8 kilometers deep.”

— APOD editors, May 24, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 24, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , USGS , Viking Project
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 119 words

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