Context imageThis VIS image shows part of the floor of Ganges Chasma. Deposits of fine surface materials and bright layered deposits are visible in this image. Ganges Chasma is part of the Valles Marineris chasma system, but is north of the main section of canyons.Orbit Number: 82734 Latitude: -7.8794 Longitude: 311.753 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2020-08-08 15:10
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