CNET - The European Space Agency likes to explore the festive side of Mars around this time of year

The European Space Agency likes to explore the festive side of Mars around this time of year. To celebrate in 2022, ESA released a scenic view it's calling a "Christmas craterscape."⁠⁠Despite the name coinciding with a popular Earth holiday, the Mars image comes from May of this year. ESA's Mars Express spacecraft snapped two large craters located near the planet's south pole.⁠⁠The two craters stand out in the image. The distinctive striping inside is from layers of sediments and water-ice. Ridges emanate from their edges. And if you look closely you can see dark dunes.⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to see and read more. ⁠⁠#Space #SpacePhotography #ESA #Mars
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