A mosaic of Mars from Viking Orbiter images showcasing Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the solar system. This immense Martian valley stretches over 3,000 kilometers long, 600 kilometers wide, and 8 kilometers deep, dwarfing Earth's Grand Canyon. The image highlights the canyon's vast scale and intricate geological features.

Astronomy Picture from 11/05/2014

Valles Marineris: The Grand Canyon of Mars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140511.html


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