MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-418, 11 July 2003

This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) high resolution image shows part of a dark-floored valley system in northern Newton Crater. The valley might have been originally formed by liquid water; the dark material is probably sand that has blown into the valley in more recent times. The picture was acquired earlier this week on July 6, 2003, and is located near 39.2°S, 157.9°W. The picture covers an area 2.3 km (1.4 mi) across; sunlight illuminates the scene from the upper left.