(ORDO NEWS) — The fact is that these photographs demonstrate a certain connection between Mars and our planet.
NASA‘s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet has captured an “unusual” image of sand dunes, according to a recent NASA report.
The spacecraft’s MRO High-Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) color camera has already captured many stunning dunes, including some of the more common crescent-shaped dunes, but these were somewhat special.
“Sand dunes of all shapes and sizes are common on Mars.
In this example, the dunes are almost perfectly round, which is unusual,” said planetary scientist Alfred McEwan.
Mars is ideal for creating sand dunes due to its windy and dusty environment. These dunes are not exactly round, as was later discovered.
“They are still slightly asymmetrical, with steep slippery surfaces at the southern ends.
This indicates that the sand is usually moving south, but the winds can be variable,” he added.
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) took pictures of the dunes in late November last year using the HiRISE camera, which is operated by the University of Arizona.
While it may seem like the landscape of Mars seems otherworldly, the truth is that these photos show the connection between our two planets.
Beautiful dunes can also be found on Earth, indicating similar winds and seasonal changes. Each planet has its own unique beauty that should be protected.
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is an orbiting spacecraft that explores the geological past and current climate of Mars.
Since 2006, he has been studying the atmosphere and topography of the Red Planet from orbit using high-resolution sensors. It also serves as an important relay station for several Martian missions.
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