Surface of the Red Planet. A reminder… we are looking at a smaller planet than the Earth.

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Surface of the Red Planet

A reminder… we are looking at a smaller planet than the Earth

Spacecraft finding #1 - the north-south asymmetry

The volcanos of Mars: Olympus Mons Notice smooth, uncratered Slopes of mountain

The size of Olympus Mons

The extent of Olympus Mons

Valles Marineris…Grand Canyon of Mars

Valles Marineris in a view of Mars from space

A startling discovery…the new canals of Mars

Two types of channels: Valley networks Close-up view

Second type: outflow channels

Where are water channels formed? Valley networks found on oldest parts of Mars

A case of particular interest: Gusev crater

Next time: the view from the surface

Valles Marineris

Valles Marineris…the view of a future astronaut

More mysteries on Mars?

A better look at “The Face”