NASA publishes the most detailed image of Mars

Not only the United States and China Compete in the new space race to retrieve samples from MarsThese countries are also striving to get the best “pictures” of the Red Planet. CNSA I recently photographed the entire rooftop of our neighbor. Now NASA general The most detailed photo ever taken of its surface.

We can talk about this achievement thanks to the technological prowess of perseverance, a small rover From February 2021 travels to Mars Search for signs of ancient microbial life. After a long road we can consult him directly This interactive mapentered Delta Jezero Crater and activated Mastcam-Z.

Exploring Hogwallow Flats on Mars

Using a holographic and multispectral imaging tool, NASA took thousands of images between June 12 and 20, 2022, and the mosaic was laid out. 2.5 billion pixels Released this week: 1,118 perfectly placed single images detailing areas called Hogwallow Flats and Skinner Ridge.

There, specifically, scientists believe that about 3.5 billion years ago, a river flowed into Lake Jezero, depositing sand in a dream crater and forming an ancient delta. What we see are some hills and slopes in that delta, and even some trails of perseverance wheels.

The image highlights the layered rocks that make up the front cliff and are located 9 meters above the rover. Part of this shelf It has been separated thus creating a very special landscape. However, these seizures occurred, As explained by NASABillions of years ago.

Also, the mosaic shows some glowing rocks found at the feet of perseverance. As we can see in the image above, they are fine-grained rocks. These are objects of interest for ancient life research. In fact, NASA has excavated it to reveal its interior.

It should be noted that the featured image for this article has been improved by the US Agency. Color has been adjusted to improve visual contrast and accentuate detail. However, NASA has also made it possible 3.58 GB Untouched Photo, Original Resolution (93,761 x 26,305 pixels).