Valles Marineris Collection

Global mosaic of Mars. Visible in the center of this mosaic is the largest known chasm in the solar system, Valles Marineris

Mars map from 1881
Map of Mars, published in Paris in 1881. The first accurate telescope observations of Mars were made in 1877 and 1881 when Mars was at its closest to Earth (a situation called an opposition)

Valles Marineris, Mars. Artwork of Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars as the sun rises. The Valles Marineris is over 4000 kilometres (km) long, up to 200 km wide and up to 7 km deep

Mars
February 5, 2003 - This mosaic of Mars is a compilation of images captured by the Viking Orbiter 1. The center of the scene shows the entire Valles Marineris canyon system, over 3

Artists concept of the Valles Marineris canyons on Mars
Artists concept showing how the Valles Marineris canyons may appear shortly after sunrise from an altitude of 35 miles. The view is from a position over the center of the trough system looking east

Valles Marineris, Mars, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an aerial view of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons near the equator on Mars. The Sun is at upper left, and North is towards upper right

Mars, composite satellite image
Mars. Composite satellite image of the surface of Mars, showing the north polar cap (white), a mixture of ice and dust that extends to the 80 degree latitude circle

Planet Mars
A full Mars. In this image the massive volcano Olympus Mons is clearly visible upper left of center, while at center are the three Tharsis Montes volcanoes

Global Color View of Mars
June 8, 1998 - Global Color View of Mars. The orthographic view shown here is centered at 20 degrees latitude and 60 degrees longitude

Artists concept of Mars and its tiny moon Phobos
Artists concept of how Mars and its tiny satellite Phobos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from Phobos surface

Artists concept of Mars and its moon, Dione
Artist concept showing Mars and its even smaller satellite Deimos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from the surface of Deimos

Artists concept of the Sun rising over Valles Marineris on Mars

Aram Chaos, a crater shaped by catastrophic groundwater release, on the planet Mars
Aram Chaos, a crater shaped by catastrophic groundwater release, as it looks on present day Mars

Valles Marineris, the Grand Canyon of Mars
Soaring high above Valles Marineris, the Grand Canyon of Mars, viewers look down and catch a sight resembling parts of the desert West of the United States, but on a vastly greater scale

A flooded Aram Chaos region on the planet Mars
Aram Chaos as it appeared early in Martian history. Subterranian water has filled the crater and is flowing through a channel to the bottom left

Ius Chasma, a large canyon on Mars in the western region of Valles Marineris
This image spans the floor of Ius Chasmas southern trench. Ius Chasma is located in the western region of Valles Marineris, the solar systems largest canyon

A comet lights up the landscape of Candor Chasma over Mars
A comet lights up the Martian predawn over the twisted landscape of Candor Chasma. The distant mountains are several kilometres high. The planet Earth shines as a bright blue star in the sky

Mars Valles Marineris is host to the largest canyons in the Solar System. The canyons are as long as the United States is wide with some parts five times deeper than the Earths Grand Canyon

Mars and its Two Moons F006 / 7023
An artwork of the terrestrial planet Mars set against the backdrop of the Milky Way. Marss two moons, Phobos and Deimos, are seen passing in front

Valles Marineris landscape, Mars, artwork
Valles Marineris landscape. Artwork of an aerial view of a landscape in Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons near the equator on Mars. Mars is a dry and arid desert world

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9936
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the polar ice cap (white) of the Martian North Pole (Planum Boreum)

Mars exploration, artwork C013 / 8995
Mars exploration. Computer artwork of a US astronaut planting a flag in the Valles Marineris, Mars. The Valles Marineris is a canyon system over 4000 kilometres long

Phobos and Mars
Phobos orbiting Mars, artwork. Phobos is the larger of the two Martian moons. It is irregular in shape, measuring 19x21x27 kilometres. The large crater, Stickney Crater, is 10 kilometres across

Mars Global Surveyor image of Valles Marineris
Valles Marineris canyon on Mars. Coloured high- resolution image from the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft of the Valles Marineris canyon (at centre). The vast canyon is 6000 km long

Martian topography. Three-dimensional map of the topography of Mars. Elevation is colour-coded, from white (highest) through red, yellow and green to blue (lowest)

Point perspective Viking mosaic, Valles Marineris
Colour-enhanced fish-eye view of Mars. Mosaic of images made by the Viking Orbiter, centred on the Valles Marineris canyon system

View of the Valles Marineris canyon system, Mars
Oblique view of the central region of the giant Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars, computer- processed from Viking spacecraft imagery & topographic maps of the planet

Mars Express booster rocket, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003. A Soyuz-FG rocket placed it and its Fregat booster (yellow tanks)

Mars Express mission, artwork
Mars Express mission at Mars, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched from Earth on 2 June 2003 to travel to Mars

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an view from space of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an aerial view of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

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Valles Marineris, a captivating feature on the red planet Mars, is truly a sight to behold. This colossal canyon system stretches over 4, 000 kilometers across the Martian surface and plunges to depths of up to 7 kilometers. As we explore this mesmerizing geological wonder through various images and artistic renderings, we are granted an extraordinary glimpse into the mysteries of our neighboring planet. In a global mosaic of Mars, Valles Marineris stands out as one of its most prominent features. Dating back to 1881, when maps were first created depicting Mars' intricate details, this awe-inspiring canyon was already capturing imaginations. From composite satellite images showcasing Valles Marineris in all its grandeur to artists' concepts that bring it to life with vivid colors and textures against the backdrop of Mars' barren landscape - each depiction offers a unique perspective on this natural marvel. As we delve deeper into these visuals, we can't help but be reminded that Valles Marineris is just one part of the larger tapestry that makes up Planet Mars. A global color view reveals the stark beauty and rugged terrain that characterizes this enigmatic world. Adding further intrigue are artists' concepts featuring not only Valles Marineris but also some celestial companions. In one image, Phobos - Mars' tiny moon - hovers above while another showcases Dione alongside its parent planet. These imaginative portrayals ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond our own Earthly realm. Finally, an artist's concept depicts the Sun rising over Valles Marineris on Mars – a breathtaking scene where light pierces through deep crevices and illuminates ancient rock formations with an otherworldly glow. Valles Marineris continues to captivate scientists and space enthusiasts alike as they strive for greater understanding of our universe. With every new image or artwork unveiled, we inch closer towards unraveling the secrets held within this magnificent Martian canyon.