Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 23, 2021

Mars over Duddo Stone Circle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 23, 2021 is “Mars over Duddo Stone Circle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ged Kivlehan). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

The planet Mars is pictured of the Duddo Stone Circle in the UK. See Explanation. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ged Kivlehan Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are these large stones here? One the more famous stone circles is the Duddo Five Stones of Northumberland , England .”

— APOD editors, March 23, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 23, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ged Kivlehan
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 23, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-march-23-mars-over-duddo-stone-circle

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