High Resolution Image From Viking Lander 1

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Caption:

Viking 1 took this high-resolution picture today, its third day on Mars. Distance from the camera to the nearfield (bottom) is about 4 meters (13 feet); to the horizon, about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles). The photo shows numerous angular blocks ranging in size from a few centimeters to several meters. The surface between the blocks is composed of fine-grained material. Accumulation of some fine-grained material behind blocks indicates wind deposition of dust and sand downwind of obstacles. The large block on the horizon is about 4 meters (13 feet) wide. Distance across the horizon is about 34 meters (110 feet).

Cataloging Keywords:

Name	Value	Additional Values
Target	Mars
System
Target Type	Planet
Mission	Viking
Instrument Host	Viking 1 Lander
Host Type	Lander
Instrument	Camera 2
Detector
Extra Keywords	Dust, Grayscale
Acquisition Date
Release Date	1996-12-12
Date in Caption
Image Credit	NASA/JPL
Source	photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00385
Identifier	PIA00385