Earth-Mars Planet Comparisons (False Color with Axes and Orbit Plane) (2004)

Synopsis

This is a visualization showing the relative size of Mars compared to that of Earth. This version uses false color textures (there are corresponding true color versions as well). The colors correspond to the heights above/below 'sea level.' This version also includes pole axes and an orbit plane. Note: Comparing Mars to Earth in false color (with axes and orbit plane). Data Collected: MGS/MOLA:1997/09/15-2001/01/31, GTOPO30:1993-1997. Animator: Greg Shirah (NASA/GSFC), Alex Kekesi (GST). Writer: Michael Starobin (HTSI). Platforms/Sensors/Data Sets: MGS/MOLA, GTOPO30.

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Collection

NASA

Internet Archive item

SVS-2877

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• Earth, HDTV, Mars

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