
This gamma ray spectrometer map from NASA Mars Odyssey of the mid-latitude region of Mars is based on gamma-rays from the element iron, one of the most abundant elements on Mars and Earth. It is responsible for the red color on the surface of Mars.
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NASA ID
PIA04253
Date Created
March 13, 2003
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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