MARS: A CLOSER LOOK


Color comparison of two approach images.


Mars Observer - wide angle

1993
Mars Observer Camera
approach to Mars
returned this only color
photo using it's wide
angle low resolution
camera.
MSSS photo caption
Photo location
 Mars Climate Orbiter

1999
Mars Climate Orbiter
approach to Mars
returned this only color
photo with camera set at
it's highest resolution.


Photo location



1993 and 1999
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