Asteroid near Mars, artwork

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Asteroid near Mars, artwork

Asteroid near Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is scarred by around 43, 000 impact craters that have a diameter of over 5 kilometres. There are far fewer craters on Mars compared with the Moon (despite being nearer the asteroid belt) because Mars has a thin carbon dioxide atmosphere, which provides some protection. The carbon dioxide atmosphere forms ice at the poles (white) and the orange colour is due to the iron oxides in the rocks

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Approaching Arid Asteroid Cold Collision Course Crater Cratered Craters Desert Impact Impacting Mars Martian Minor Planet Object Passing Planetary Science Planetoid Pole Red Planet Rock Rocky Solar System Universe

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This stunning artwork captures the mesmerizing sight of an asteroid approaching Mars, showcasing the beauty and harshness of our neighboring planet. Mars, known as the fourth planet from the Sun, bears witness to a staggering 43,000 impact craters with diameters exceeding 5 kilometers. However, unlike its lunar counterpart despite being closer to the asteroid belt, Mars boasts significantly fewer craters due to its thin carbon dioxide atmosphere that offers some protection. The captivating image showcases Mars' rocky and desert-like surface adorned with countless craters while highlighting two distinct features: white poles covered in ice formed by the carbon dioxide atmosphere and striking orange hues caused by iron oxides present in rocks. This computer-generated illustration brilliantly portrays both the arid nature of this red planet and its unique atmospheric characteristics. As we gaze at this celestial masterpiece, we are reminded of the immense scale of our universe and humbled by these cosmic events. The collision course between this passing minor planet or asteroid serves as a testament to planetary science's ongoing quest for knowledge about our solar system's mysteries. This awe-inspiring print from Science Photo Library invites us into a world where art meets science—a visual representation that sparks curiosity about distant planets like Mars and their intricate relationship with space objects such as asteroids.

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