Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2021

The Face on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2021 is “The Face on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Viking 1 Orbiter. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Wouldn’t it be fun if clouds were castles ? Wouldn’t it be fun if the laundry on the bedroom chair was a superhero ?”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 4, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Viking 1 Orbiter
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words