One image, in particular, of the canyon floor conjures up a familiar sight.
It’s almost as if a dragon landed on Mars.
The incredibly detailed view of the surface is only possible due to HiRISE’s powerful capabilities.
As the widest part of the Valles Marineris, there is growing evidence that it once held a lake.
So what are we looking at in this dragon photo?
She further points out that some of the light-toned blocks reveal layers that are only a few meters thick.
If you want to get involved, help HiRISE decide what to photograph next by enrolling inHiWish.
This program allows the public to give suggestions about what places on Mars to photograph.
Check out more incredible photographs of Mars taken by HiRISE.
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