Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SuperCam Target on Ma'az

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2021 is “SuperCam Target on Ma'az,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

SuperCam Target on Ma'az
Credit: Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s the sound of one laser zapping? There’s no need to consult a Zen master to find out, just listen to the first acoustic recording of laser shots on Mars .”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 13, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 129 words

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Source

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