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Mars in True Color almost

This spectacular view, taken by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey, shows the sunlit cliffs and basaltic sand dunes in southern Melas Chasma shows Mars in a way rarely seen: in full, realistic color.

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November 14, 2003

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