Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars: Moon, Craters, and Volcanos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2024 is “Mars: Moon, Craters, and Volcanos,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck ; h/t : Phil Plait. The original explanation runs about 168 words.

A panoramic view of the surface of Mars. Several landforms are visible including craters and volcanos. A small dark moon is superposed in front of part of the surface. 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 ; h/t : Phil Plait Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“If you could fly over Mars, what might you see? The featured image shows exactly this in the form of a Mars Express vista captured over a particularly interesting region on Mars in July.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 9, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck ; h/t : Phil Plait
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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