Dramatic close-up of Martian sand dunes, captured by HiRISE on January 24, 2014. Long shadows highlight the textured surface and seasonal frost clinging to the dunes in a southern highlands crater. The scene shows the beauty of the Martian landscape, with its interplay of light and shadow. The image spans about 1.5 kilometers, taken from 250 kilometers above the surface.

Astronomy Picture from 14/04/2018

Martian Chiaroscuro

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180414.html


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