This stunning image shows bright exposed bedrock that might be hydrated, sulfate-rich terrain. This makes the scene one of mineralogic interest earlier identified by the CRISM instrument on MRO, and that previously lacked HiRISE coverage. This footprint is on the western wall of Columbus Crater.

ID: ESP_076941_1505
date: 25 December 2022
altitude: 250 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_076941_1505
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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