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Illustration of the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands of Mars
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Illustration of the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands of Mars
About 4 billion years ago an asteroid or comet collided with Mars creating what is known today as the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands. A thousand miles across, Argyre is the second-largest impact basin on Mars after Hellas Planitia. The impacting object that created the basin is believed to have been about 30 miles in diameter. Within the basin are the relatively flat plains of Argyre Planitia.
The perspective in this rendering is from a position about 25 degrees from Mars south pole and 150 miles above the surface looking north. In the foreground is an impact-related arc of mountains known as the Charitum Montes, and on the upper right near the horizon is a partial view of Galle Crater, one of the happy face craters identified by the Viking Mars orbiters in the 1970s
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This print showcases the Argyre impact basin, a remarkable geological feature in the southern highlands of Mars. Approximately 4 billion years ago, a colossal asteroid or comet collided with the Martian surface, giving birth to this immense basin that spans over a thousand miles. Only surpassed in size by Hellas Planitia, Argyre is an awe-inspiring testament to the violent history of our neighboring planet. The image offers a unique perspective from 150 miles above Mars' surface and at an angle of 25 degrees from its south pole. In the foreground, we are greeted by the Charitum Montes mountain range—a striking arc formed as a result of this cataclysmic impact event. Towards the upper right corner and partially visible on the horizon lies Galle Crater, one among many "happy face craters" identified during NASA's Viking Mars orbiters mission in the 1970s. With its vivid colors and digitally generated artistry, this illustration transports us into an otherworldly vista where surreal landscapes meet scientific exploration. The red planet's topography comes alive as we observe its vast plains within Argyre Planitia and marvel at its rugged terrain dotted with impact craters and gullies. Walter Myers' artwork not only captures our imagination but also serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity about worlds beyond our own. This stunning depiction invites us to contemplate alien landscapes while appreciating Earth's boundless beauty from afar.
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