HiPOD: Monday, 30 December 2019
Bedrock in the Central Peaks of Hale Crater

Bedrock in the Central Peaks of Hale Crater
This long image is entirely over the extensive central peak complex of Hale Crater.

Of particular interest are bedrock outcrops and associated fine-grained sediments with different colors. This 153-kilometer diameter crater was named after American astronomer George Ellery Hale.

ID: ESP_058618_1445
date: 27 January 2019
altitude: 257 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_058618_1445
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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Black & white is less than 5 km across; enhanced color is less than 1 km. For full observation details, visit the ID link.