Mars in opposition 2016
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.
Credit:NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), J. Bell (ASU), and M. Wolff (Space Science Institute)
About the Image
Id: | heic1609a |
Type: | Planetary |
Release date: | 19 May 2016, 19:00 |
Related releases: | heic1609 |
Size: | 2000 x 2000 px |
About the Object
Name: | Mars |
Type: | Solar System : Planet |
Category: | Solar System |
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Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical U | 275 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical v | 410 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical OIII | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical SII | 673 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |