Science & Exploration
Mars in opposition 2016
Our neighbouring planet Mars in 2016, from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Some prominent features of the planet are clearly visible: the ancient and inactive shield volcano Syrtis Major; the bright and oval Hellas Planitia basin; the heavily eroded Arabia Terra in the centre; the dark features of Sinus Sabaeous and Sinus Meridiani along the equator; and the small southern polar cap.
Read more: Close up of the Red Planet
