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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 | |
