Sunday, May 4, 2008

Ancient Mars Delta


Martian river delta
The European Space Agency's Mars Express captured this view with its High Resolution Stereo Camera. This region, known as Nepenthes Mensae, was once a river delta on the Red Planet. The orbiter captured this image January 22, 2008.

The data was acquired in the region lying at approximately 3° north and 121° east
More at: http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=pod&id=186

Posted By Mikey Pannier



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