Martian atmosphere captured by the Odyssey orbiter: NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter recently captured a stunning image of the Martian moon and its atmosphere. The orbiter, sent to the Red Planet in 2001, has captured spectacular clouds and dust particles in its sky. This new view is exactly what Earth’s atmosphere looks like when looking down from the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA scientists said the spectacular view of Mars will help scientists around the world learn new information about the Martian atmosphere. This photo shows the surface of Mars beneath layers of clouds and dust.
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Where were these photos taken?
The Odyssey orbiter took its pictures from an altitude of 250 miles (400 km) above the Martian sky in May. In fact, this is the altitude at which the International Space Station flies above the Earth. “These images have never been obtained from a Mars spacecraft before,” said Arizona State University’s Jonathan Hill, who leads the Odyssey orbiter’s camera, the Thermal Emission Imaging System, or THEMIS.
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What is the purpose behind taking such a picture?
Scientists said the objective of the mission was to capture a more detailed view of the Martian atmosphere. The purpose of capturing the Martian landscape was to help scientists improve existing models of the Martian atmosphere. ‘I think of it as a cross-section, a slice through the Martian atmosphere’, said Jeffrey Plaut, a scientist.
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First published: November 30, 2023, 16:45 IST