Mars South Pole. Computer artwork showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the Martian South Pole (Planum Australe) partially covered by a permanent

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Mars South Pole. Computer artwork showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the Martian South Pole (Planum Australe) partially covered by a permanent 3-kilometre-thick polar ice cap (white), composed of frozen water and carbon dioxide.

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Size: 5315px × 3508px
Photo credit: © DETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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