Diversity of Martian Surface Materials (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Diversity of Martian Surface Materials

Caption

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is providing new spectral "windows" into the diversity of Martian surface materials. Here in a volcanic caldera, bright magenta outcrops have a distinctive feldspar-rich composition.

Credit

NASA/JPL/JHUAPL/MSSS

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.