Ascension with Mother Earth and Current State of Affairs: New Hubble Image of Mars Shows Lots of Clouds and Atmosphere

Monday, May 23, 2016

New Hubble Image of Mars Shows Lots of Clouds and Atmosphere

New Hubble Space Telescope image of Mars........

View larger. | This image shows our neighbouring planet Mars, as it was observed shortly before opposition in 2016 by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Some prominent features of the planet are clearly visible: the ancient and inactive shield volcano Syrtis Major; the bright and oval Hellas Planitia basin; the heavily eroded Arabia Terra in the centre of the image; the dark features of Sinus Sabaeous and Sinus Meridiani along the equator; and the small southern polar cap. Image via NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team, J. Bell, M. Wolff.

View larger. | Mars, as it was observed by the Hubble Space Telescope on May 12, 2016,

On May 19, 2016, the Hubble Space Telescope released this new and clear image of Mars.

View larger. | Same image as above, with some prominent features on the surface of the planet annotated.