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HiRISE

HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) is a powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. It captures high-resolution images of the Martian surface, allowing scientists to observe features as small as a kitchen table, aiding in the selection of landing sites and the study of Mars' geology.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "HiRISE"

Descent of the Phoenix

Descent of the Phoenix

30/05/2008

Phoenix at Mars

Phoenix at Mars

27/05/2008

Stickney Crater

Stickney Crater

10/04/2008

Layers in Aureum Chaos

Layers in Aureum Chaos

04/04/2008

A Hole in Mars Close Up

A Hole in Mars Close Up

28/09/2007

A Hole in Mars

A Hole in Mars

28/05/2007

Mars: The View from HiRISE

Mars: The View from HiRISE

10/04/2006