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Olympus Mons: Largest Volcano in the Solar System

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2023 is “Olympus Mons: Largest Volcano in the Solar System,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck. The original explanation runs about 136 words.

A large orange volcano is pictured on Mars from above. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The largest volcano in our Solar System is on Mars. Although three times higher than Earth’s Mount Everest , Olympus Mons will not be difficult for humans to climb because of the volcano’s shallow slopes and Mars’ low gravity.”

— APOD editors, April 4, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 4, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck
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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