Sedimentary Rocks in Ganges
Caption:
13 November 2004
This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) image shows portions of two massifs composed of light-toned, sedimentary rock in Ganges Chasma, part of the Valles Marineris trough system. On the steeper slopes in this vista, dry talus shed from the outcrop has formed a series of dark fans. Surrounded by dark, windblown sand, these landforms are located near 8.6°S, 46.8°W. The image covers an area approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) across and sunlight illuminates the scene from the upper left.
Cataloging Keywords:
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Additional Values |
Target |
Mars |
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System |
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Target Type |
Planet |
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Mission |
Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) |
Mariner |
Instrument Host |
Mars Global Surveyor |
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Host Type |
Orbiter |
Flyby Spacecraft |
Instrument |
Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) |
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Detector |
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Extra Keywords |
Grayscale |
Acquisition Date |
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Release Date |
2004-11-13 |
Date in Caption |
2004-11-13 |
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Image Credit |
NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems |
Source |
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA07049 |
Identifier |
PIA07049 |