Space / 2004-01-10
Martian Sunsets More Than Just Pretty
NASA's image library records Martian Sunsets More Than Just Pretty.
This image shows the Sun as it appears on Mars throughout the day. Scientists monitor the dimming of the setting Sun to assess how much dust is in the martian atmosphere. The pictures were taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit panoramic camera.
A CLOSER LOOK
This image shows the Sun as it appears on Mars throughout the day. Scientists monitor the dimming of the setting Sun to assess how much dust is in the martian atmosphere. The pictures were taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit panoramic camera.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
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