HiRISE Image of the Day: Light-Toned Deposits East of Aram Chaos on Mars
Summary
A brief HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) update from the University of Arizona and NASA/JPL, featuring a HiPOD (HiRISE Picture of the Day) observation of terrain east of Aram Chaos on Mars. The post notes that Aram Chaos is scientifically interesting because its chaotic terrain may have been a water source for nearby valleys like Ares Vallis. The observation aims to examine light-toned deposits to determine if they contain sulfates or other hydrated materials.
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Twitter / XHiRISE Image of the Day: Light-Toned Deposits East of Aram Chaos on Marsuahirise.orgKey quotes
· 2 pulledAram Chaos is of particular scientific interest because it is hypothesized that its chaotic terrain may be the source of water that contributed to the creation of nearby valleys such as Ares Vallis flowing toward Chryse Planitia.
Our science goal with this observation is to see more details about these extensive light-toned deposits: could they be more sulfates or other hydrated materials?
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