South Polar Cap
This VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition of ice and dust during different seasons, creating the layering seen in the image. This image was taken during the summer season at the south pole. The south polar cap of Mars is called Australe Planum. Orbit Number: 83764 Latitude: -84.2566 Longitude: 154.375 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2020-11-01 10:09 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24286
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PIA24286
Date Created
December 21, 2020
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JPL
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