
This VIS image shows several dark slope streaks on the inner rim of an unnamed crater in Terra Sabaea. These features are thought to be formed by downslope movement of material the removes some of the surface dust, revealing the darker rock beneath. The channel to the north of the crater is Indus Vallis. Orbit Number: 68696 Latitude: 18.7889 Longitude: 40.4151 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2017-06-09 10:50 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA21792
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NASA ID
PIA21792
Date Created
July 21, 2017
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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