Hubble Space Telescope's highest-resolution image of Mars during opposition. Shows Martian surface details: white polar ice caps, dark brown/orange sand & gravel regions, and a large dust storm erupting from Hellas Basin (lower right). This image allows for comparison of Martian & Earth weather patterns.

Astronomy Picture from 18/07/2001

Mars from Earth

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Hubble Space Telescope images comparing Mars' appearance during its 2016 and 2018 oppositions. The 2016 image shows a clear Martian atmosphere, while the 2018 image reveals a planet shrouded in dust, obscuring surface features. The south pole, tilted more towards the sun, is also cloud-covered. The difference highlights the impact of Martian dust storms.

Astronomy Picture from 27/07/2018

Mars Opposition

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Timelapse image showing the Opportunity rover's view as a global dust storm on Mars intensifies, progressively obscuring sunlight over several sols (Martian days). The darkening images illustrate the decreasing light levels due to the dust storm, raising concerns about the rover's power supply.

Astronomy Picture from 25/07/2007

Global Dust Storms Threaten Mars Rovers

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Curiosity rover self-portrait in Gale Crater on Mars during a planet-wide dust storm. The image shows reduced visibility due to the storm; the rover's drill site "Duluth" is visible in the foreground. The crater rim is visible in the distance. This is a mosaic of images taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI).

Astronomy Picture from 23/06/2018

Curiosity's Dusty Self

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