HiPOD: Monday, 4 March 2019
Southern Meridiani Planum

Southern Meridiani Planum

Southern Meridiani Planum
Meridiani Planum hosts a rare occurrence of gray crystalline hematite. On Earth, hematite is often formed in hot springs or in standing pools of water; therefore, many scientists believe that the hematite at Meridiani Planum may be indicative of ancient hot springs or that the environment contained liquid water. Future exploration needed!

ID: ESP_054647_1765
date: 24 March 2018
altitude: 269 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_054647_1765
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.