The image of frost on the surface of Mars was captured by the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) at NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), according to a NASA statement. Look at the picture below NASA
Mars has very cold winters
Let’s be very clear – Mars is a cold (and supposedly) lifeless planet. In winters, polar temperatures can drop as low as -125 degrees Celsius (-195 F). The frost you see forming in the crater is a product of this cold. What we call dry ice on Earth is what you see in the Martian crater, made of carbon dioxide. NASA Winters on Mars last at least four months. During this period, frost often begins to spread on the planet, melting from the sun’s rays. Read also: The speed of sound on Mars is so slow that human speech would sound distorted In the HiRISE image, we see the southern hemisphere of Mars in the middle of winter. The magnificent crater is located near 37 degrees south latitude. In the enhanced color photo, the carbon dioxide frost appears in a blue tint. NASA The ravines you see in the crater were created by debris flowing through the crater during the warmer months on Mars. Be careful though, this dry ice should not be touched. It would immediately cause frostbite in humans. Read also: Space lettuce could save astronauts oss bone density on 3-year mission to Mars What do you think about this amazing look at Mars? Let us know in the comments below. For more on the world of technology and science, keep reading Indiatimes.com.