Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 5, 2024

Shadow of a Martian Robot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2024 is “Shadow of a Martian Robot,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , ASU , NeV-T, Perseverance Rover ; Processing & Copyright: Neville Thompson , Gigapan Zoom). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

A red landscape filled with rocks is shown. A hilltop is visible in the distance. A shadow is visible on the landscape. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , ASU , NeV-T, Perseverance Rover ; Processing & Copyright: Neville Thompson , Gigapan Zoom Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What if you saw your shadow on Mars and it wasn’t human? Then you might be the Perseverance rover exploring Mars .”

— APOD editors, June 5, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 5, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , ASU , NeV-T, Perseverance Rover ; Processing & Copyright: Neville Thompson , Gigapan Zoom
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words