Image: Light toned deposit in the Aureum Chaos region on Mars

Light toned deposit in the Aureum Chaos region on Mars
Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona

The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter acquired this closeup image of a light-toned deposit in Aureum Chaos, a 368 kilometer (229 mile) wide area in the eastern part of Valles Marineris, on Jan. 15, 2015, at 2:51 p.m. local Mars time.

The objective of this observation is to examine a light-toned deposit in a region of what is called "chaotic terrain." There are indications of layers in the image. Some shapes suggest erosion by a fluid moving north and south. The top of the light-toned deposit appears rough, in contrast to the smoothness of its surroundings.

Provided by NASA

Citation: Image: Light toned deposit in the Aureum Chaos region on Mars (2015, July 2) retrieved 19 March 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2015-07-image-toned-deposit-aureum-chaos.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.

Explore further

Image: Fresh crater near Sirenum Fossae region of Mars

21 shares

Feedback to editors