
Today's VIS image shows an unnamed crater in the northern plains of Mars. A large sand sheet covers the entire floor of the crater, and is creeping up the sides. The dunes in the crater appear different from other crater dunes on Mars due to the influence of ice within the sand. Orbit Number: 85885 Latitude: 71.0732 Longitude: 308.945 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2021-04-25 02:30 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24883
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
NASA ID
PIA24883
Date Created
September 22, 2021
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.
Medium
960px