The martian polar layered deposits exhibit features common to sedimentary rocks on Earth. The image on the left shows an angular unconformity, with horizontal layers overlying tilted beds. The image on the right shows deformed layers. Both pictures were taken on MGS's 445th orbit about the planet in July 1998.
Name | Value | Additional Values |
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Target | Mars | |
System | ||
Target Type | Planet | |
Mission | Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) | |
Instrument Host | Mars Global Surveyor | |
Host Type | Orbiter | |
Instrument | Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) | |
Detector | ||
Extra Keywords | Grayscale | |
Acquisition Date | ||
Release Date | 1999-07-19 | |
Date in Caption | ||
Image Credit | NASA/JPL/MSSS | |
Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA02071 | |
Identifier | PIA02071 |