A mosaic of Mars from Viking Orbiter images showing Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the Solar System. This massive geological feature stretches over 3,000 kilometers long, 600 kilometers wide, and 8 kilometers deep, dwarfing Earth's Grand Canyon. Its origin is still debated, but likely formed billions of years ago as the planet cooled.

Astronomy Picture from 27/08/2002

Valles Marineris: The Grand Canyon of Mars

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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

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Valles Marineris: The Grand Canyon of Mars！
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Image Credit: NASA, USGS, Viking Project