Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rock Fingers on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2022 is “Rock Fingers on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS. The original explanation runs about 136 words.

The featured image shows finger-like spires extending from a larger rock on Mars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“There, just right of center, what is that? The surface of Mars keeps revealing new surprises with the recent discovery of finger-like rock spires.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 20, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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