Science and Exploration

Bedrock On The Floor Of A Martian Crater

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
NASA
November 16, 2022
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Bedrock On The Floor Of A Martian Crater
Bedrock On The Floor Of A Martian Crater
NASA

This image shows exposed bedrock on floor of an impact crater that is also visible in a CaSSIS observation.

However, that image did not contain optimal bands for exposed rock. Higher resolution enhanced color will help to study the topography in detail.

ID: ESP_070447_1700
date: 6 August 2021
altitude: 263 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_070447_1700NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona

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