Mars digital-image mosaic merged with color of the MC-10 quadrangle, Lanae Palus region of Mars. The western part is dominated by lava flows of the Tharsis region. The central part includes ridged terrain of Lunae Planum. The west and north borders of Lunae Planum are dissected by the large, relatively young outflow channel, Kasei Vallis, which terminates in Chryse Planitia. Latitude range 0 to 30 degrees, longitude range 45 to 90 degrees.
Name | Value | Additional Values |
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Target | Mars | |
System | ||
Target Type | Planet | |
Mission | Viking | |
Instrument Host | Viking 1 Orbiter | |
Host Type | Orbiter | |
Instrument | Visual Imaging Subsystem - Camera A | |
Detector | ||
Extra Keywords | Color | |
Acquisition Date | ||
Release Date | 1998-06-05 | |
Date in Caption | ||
Image Credit | NASA/JPL/USGS | |
Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00170 | |
Identifier | PIA00170 |