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Olympus Mons and surroundings, Mars
Olympus Mond, the largest volcano in our solar system. North of its mountain is a rough tongue called Lycus Sulci, a valley with some craters called Diacria Patera and a bow in the north, the Archeron Fossae. This picture shows the area in the evening, half an hours before night. The ring on the 550 km diameter hill in the lower right corner is the Olympus Mons caldera, which was dtill active some ten million years ago. This computer illustration is based on radar images of Mars Global Surveyor
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring Olympus Mons and its surrounding landscape on Mars. As the largest volcano in our solar system, Olympus Mons stands tall and proud, dominating the Martian horizon. In this evening scene, captured just half an hour before nightfall, the rugged terrain comes to life with intricate details. To the north of this colossal mountain lies Lycus Sulci, a rough tongue-like formation that adds character to the Martian desert. Diacria Patera, a valley adorned with craters, can also be seen nearby. The Archeron Fossae curves gracefully towards the north, creating a fascinating bow-shaped feature. Intriguingly, nestled in the lower right corner is the caldera of Olympus Mons - a ring-shaped depression measuring 550 kilometers in diameter. This caldera was once an active site around ten million years ago when lava flowed freely from within. Based on radar images from Mars Global Surveyor, this computer illustration beautifully captures these geological wonders from space. The artwork highlights not only their immense size but also their unique structures and textures. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image of Mars' red planet bathed in dusk's soft light, we are reminded of both its desolate beauty and its scientific significance. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our neighboring worlds and our relentless pursuit of knowledge about planetary science and volcanology.
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