It would be peeking over the clouds. The image was captured by the Mars Odissey probe, which offers a new perspective of the Martian climate and its geography.
A new orbiter panoramic Mars Odyssey of the POTlaunched in 2001, shows one of the largest volcanoes of Mars, Arsia Monspeeking between a mantle of clouds just to dawn, showing a strange figure that surprised all experts.
The image was taken on May 2, 2025. Revealed this volcanic structure that rises 20 kilometers high. The researchers stressed that it is the most cloudy of the three main volcanoes of the Tharsis Montes system.
This mountainous system, which also includes Pavonis Mons and Ascraeus Mons, It is known for being frequently covered by ice clouds, indicating the presence of atmospheric humidity and active weather behavior, despite the extremely dry and cold environment of the red panel.
How the image of Mars was taken that discovered this mysterious structure
The camera Themisdeveloped by the Arizona State Universitywas Key to obtain this panoramic. It is able to record visible images to the infrared spectrum allowing to identify underground water deposits, a crucial resource for the human exploration of the red planet. In addition, Themis also began studying the small moons of Mars, Fobos and Deimos.
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To take this image it was necessary modify your orientation orbital and turn 90 degreeswhich allows not only the surface to be observed, but also the layers of clouds and dust that make up the upper atmosphere of the planet.
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