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Martian impact crater, satellite image
Martian impact crater. Coloured satellite image of an impact crater (centre, middle) on the northern plains of Mars. The terrain surface (red) is pitted with pockets of carbon dioxide frost (white). The impact crater lies over a prominent ridge (top left to bottom right) which is thought to have been formed by a process similar to glacial action on Earth. Image obtained by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) on 22nd August 2008. The width of this image is roughly one kilometre across
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This print showcases a Martian impact crater, revealing the stunning geological features of the Red Planet. Taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2008, this coloured satellite image captures an impact crater situated on the northern plains of Mars. The terrain surface is depicted in striking red hues and adorned with pockets of carbon dioxide frost, appearing as glistening white patches. What makes this image even more intriguing is the prominent ridge that traverses from top left to bottom right across the scene. Scientists believe that this ridge was formed through a process similar to glacial action observed on Earth, adding another layer of complexity to Mars' geological history. The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera used for capturing this image allows us to explore every intricate detail within approximately one kilometer-wide frame. As we delve into planetary science and unravel mysteries about our neighboring planet, images like these provide invaluable insights into its unique landscape. With its frozen carbon dioxide pits and frosted appearance, this Martian impact crater offers a glimpse into a world far different from our own. It serves as a reminder of humanity's continuous exploration beyond Earth's boundaries and fuels our curiosity about what lies beyond in our vast solar system.
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