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The giant volcano of Mars, Olympus Mons, is captured here face-on, nearly in the centre of the image. The immense scale of the feature can be clearly seen in relation to the rest of the planet. The ring of shadow around the top edge is evidence of the 6km cliffs that surround the volcano. Also visible in the image is the 70km caldera, or crater, at the top of the volcano.
Exposure time: 14ms