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Mars Express and the story of water on Mars
 
16 October 2006

Perspective view of a glacial feature ìn Deuteronilus Mensae
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This image is taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA's Mars Express, shows a perspective view of a glacial feature located in Deuteronilus Mensae.

The image is centred at a 37.92° North latitude and 24.61° East longitude.

Credits: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)

 
 
In Marwth Vallis, OMEGA mapped the water-rich minerals
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In this HRSC 3D perspective view of the Marwth Vallis area (shades of grey), OMEGA has mapped the water-rich minerals (blue). No hydrated minerals or sediments have been detected, either in the channel or in its opening. However, the outflow was so violent as to erode and expose ancient hydrated clay-rich minerals, tracing an early era when water was present.

Credits: ESA/OMEGA/HRSC
 
 
Northern main channel of Kasei Valles
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This HRSC image shows the Northern main channel of Kasei Valles, which probably has been formed by gigantic flood events.

The image is centred at 26.97º North latitude and 67.68º West longitude.

Credits: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)

 
 
Residual water ice in Vastitas Borealis Crater
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This HRSC image provides a perspective view of residual water ice on the floor of Vastitas Borealis Crater on Mars.

The image is centred at 70.17º North latitude and 103.21º East longitude.

Credits: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)

 
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Dust-covered frozen sea near Martian equator?
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This HRSC image shows a perspective view of a possible dust-covered frozen sea near the Martian equator.

The image is centred at 5.46º North latitude and 150.30º East longitude.

Credits: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (G. Neukum)

 
 
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