Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars Panorama 360 from Curiosity

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2021 is “Mars Panorama 360 from Curiosity,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS ; Processing & License: Elisabetta Bonora & Marco Faccin ( aliveuniverse.today ). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

The picture shows a panorama of the surface of Mars taken in early 2021 September from NASA's Curiosity rover. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS ; Processing & License: Elisabetta Bonora & Marco Faccin ( aliveuniverse.today ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Which way up Mount Sharp ? In early September, the robotic rover Curiosity continued its ascent up the central peak of Gale Crater , searching for more clues about ancient water and further evidence that Mars could once have been capable of supporting life .”

— APOD editors, September 14, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 14, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS ; Processing & License: Elisabetta Bonora & Marco Faccin ( aliveuniverse.today )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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