Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Berry Bowl of Martian Spherules

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2025 is “A Berry Bowl of Martian Spherules,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL , Curiosity Rover. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

The image looks down on an orange rock on Mars. On the rock are many nearly spherical smaller rocks. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL , Curiosity Rover Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How were these unusual Martian spherules created? Thousands of unusual gray spherules made of iron and rock and dubbed blueberries were found embedded in and surrounding rocks near the landing site of the robot Opportunity rover on Mars in 2004.”

— APOD editors, June 22, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 22, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL , Curiosity Rover
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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