Martian colours Provide Clues About Martian Water (Hubble NICMOS View)
A false-color picture taken in infrared light reveals features that cannot be seen in visible light. Hubble's unique infrared view pinpoints variations in the abundance and distribution of unknown water-bearing minerals on the planet.
Credit:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared Near-IR |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS | |
| Infrared Near-IR | 1.45 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |
Notes: The false-colour image (on the right) includes data from the Viking Orbiter, shown in blue.