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Carving Ma'adim Vallis
Ma'adim Vallis, one of the largest canyons on Mars, may have been carved by a river of floodwater, much like the Colorado River carved Earth's Grand Canyon. Data from the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) experiment on the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft supports this idea. This false-color topographical map shows a vast complex of ancient lakes that are thought to have fed the flood. This evidence points to a past with significant liquid water on the Martian surface.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 27 June 2002 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2017 Dantu Crater See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2023 The Sh2-284 nebula, imaged by the VLT Survey Telescope See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2023 The sky around the Sh2-284 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2012 Wide-field view of the parent star of the famous exoplanet Tau Boötis b See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2011 Hiding in plain sight: the elusive Carina dwarf galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 JUN 2002 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 JUN 2002.
Questions about June 27, 2002
What space photo was released on June 27, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2002 was "Carving Ma'adim Vallis". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 27, 2002?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was June 27, 2002?
June 27, 2002 was a Thursday, day 178 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 27, 2002?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.