Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Global Map: Mars at Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2020 is “Global Map: Mars at Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: F. Colas / J.L. Dauvergne / G. Dovillaire / T. Legault / G. Blanchard / B. Gaillard / D. Baratoux / A, Klotz / S2P / IMCCE / OMP / Imagine Optic). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

Global Map: Mars at Opposition
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: F. Colas / J.L. Dauvergne / G. Dovillaire / T. Legault / G. Blanchard / B. Gaillard / D. Baratoux / A, Klotz / S2P / IMCCE / OMP / Imagine Optic Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This may be the best global Mars map made with a telescope based on planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 20, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: F. Colas / J.L. Dauvergne / G. Dovillaire / T. Legault / G. Blanchard / B. Gaillard / D. Baratoux / A, Klotz / S2P / IMCCE / OMP / Imagine Optic
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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