Mars Odyssey Mission THEMIS: Feature Image: Where's the Surface?

Vital Statistics
Location: -69.9N, 235.3E	Released: 2006-02-16
Image Size: 17.4 x 62.0 km, 1024 x 3648 px
Resolution: 17m	Instrument: VIS

Image Credit: NASA/JPL/ASU

Image Context:
Context image for 20060216a

Wide Context:
Wide context image for 20060216a

Context image credit: NASA/JPL/MOLA
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In this image the martian surface is completely hidden from view by thick clouds. The thickness of the clouds indicates the dust is a major component of the clouds. Images like this one can provide vital information about the atmosphere and climate of Mars today. This image was collected during late summer near the south pole.