Mars in opposition 2016 (annotated version)
This image shows our neighbouring planet Mars, as it was observed shortly before opposition in 2016 by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Some prominent features on the surface of the planet have been annotated.
Credit:NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), J. Bell (ASU), and M. Wolff (Space Science Institute)
About the Image
| Id: | heic1609b |
| Type: | Planetary |
| Release date: | 19 May 2016, 19:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1609 |
| Size: | 3000 x 2400 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Mars |
| Type: | Solar System : Planet |
| Category: | Solar System |
Wallpapers
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical U | 275 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical v | 410 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical OIII | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical SII | 673 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |