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Global Views of Mars in late Northern Summer
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Global Views of Mars in late Northern Summer
April 23, 2002 - Global Views of Mars in late Northern Summer. Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) orbits around the red planet 12 times a day. Each orbit goes from pole to pole. Over the course of a single day, the wide angle cameras of the Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) system take 24 pictures, 12 red and 12 blue, that are assembled to create a daily global map. Such global views are used to monitor the martian weather and observe changes in the patterns of frost and dust distribution on the surface.
These two pictures are examples of what Mars looks like in late northern summer, which is also late southern winter. At this time of year, the south polar cap (bottom, white feature in each image) is very large, extending from the south pole northward to 60A'S. Also at this time of year, clouds of water ice crystals are common over the four largest volcanoes in Tharsis. The picture on the right shows Tharsis, with the four volcanoes forming a triangle resembling the pattern of holes on a bowling ball. The image on the left is centered on Syrtis Major, a dark, windswept volcanic plain so large that it has been known to science since the first telescopes were turned toward Mars in the 1600s. The elliptical bright feature at lower-center in the left image is the Hellas Basin, the largest unequivocal impact basin (formed by an asteroid or comet) on the planet. Hellas is approximately 2200 km (1, 370 mi) across
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This print showcases the global views of Mars during late Northern Summer, offering a glimpse into the mesmerizing landscapes and weather patterns of the red planet. Taken by the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) as it orbits around Mars 12 times a day, these images provide valuable insights into Martian weather conditions and changes in frost and dust distribution on its surface. In this particular image, we witness two distinct perspectives of Mars. The picture on the right displays Tharsis, featuring four prominent volcanoes that form a striking triangular pattern reminiscent of holes on a bowling ball. Over these colossal volcanic formations, clouds composed of water ice crystals are frequently observed during this time of year. Meanwhile, the left image focuses on Syrtis Major, an expansive dark volcanic plain renowned among scientists since telescopes first turned towards Mars in the 1600s. At its lower center lies Hellas Basin, an elliptical bright feature representing the largest confirmed impact basin resulting from an asteroid or comet collision on Mars. Spanning approximately 2200 km (1,370 mi) across, Hellas Basin stands as a testament to cosmic forces shaping our neighboring planet. These awe-inspiring photographs not only offer us glimpses into distant worlds but also remind us of humanity's insatiable curiosity to explore beyond our own horizons.
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