PIA07373: Crater in Acidalia


Crater in Acidalia

Caption:

This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Orbiter Camera (MOC) image shows an impact crater and associated bright wind streak in Acidalia Planitia. Dozens of smaller craters dot the scene.

Location near : 33.6°N, 25.0°W
Image width : ~3.0 km (~1.9 mi)
Illumination from : lower left
Season : Northern Summer

Cataloging Keywords:

Name Value Additional Values
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 Crater, Grayscale, Impact
Acquisition Date
Release Date 2005-02-17
Date in Caption
Image Credit NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems
Source photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA07373
Identifier PIA07373