NASA Releases Images Of Frosted-Over Gullies On Mars
- 9 years ago
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a photo in early April with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera that shows frost build up in a number of gullies.
Some seasons on Mars bring frost-covered peaks and valleys similar to what we find on Earth.
In early April, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a photo with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera, revealing a build up of frozen matter in a number of gullies.
Unlike the frost that appears on our planet, the light-colored dusting on Mars is made up entirely of carbon dioxide.
While most gully changes occur in the southern hemisphere of Mars, this photo was taken of a crater in the Northern plains region.
The contrast of light and dark showcases the geological diversity
Some seasons on Mars bring frost-covered peaks and valleys similar to what we find on Earth.
In early April, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a photo with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera, revealing a build up of frozen matter in a number of gullies.
Unlike the frost that appears on our planet, the light-colored dusting on Mars is made up entirely of carbon dioxide.
While most gully changes occur in the southern hemisphere of Mars, this photo was taken of a crater in the Northern plains region.
The contrast of light and dark showcases the geological diversity