HiPOD: Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Crater Excavation of Uncommon Hydrous Minerals

Uncommon
Craters are, of course, common on Mars, but what is interesting about this one is that the impact excavated some uncommon hydrous minerals. Also, the image suggester’s name is John Carter. Make of that what you will.

ID: ESP_054921_1555
date: 14 April 2018
altitude: 257 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_054921_1555
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
#Mars #science #NASA

Black & white is less than 5 km across; enhanced color is less than 1 km. For full observation details, visit the ID link.