NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft Captures Stunning New Views of Mars' Atmosphere
- NASA's Maven spacecraft captured new images of Mars showcasing changes in its atmosphere with the seasons.
- The global photos were taken in ultraviolet wavelengths, making the atmosphere's ozone appear in bright colors and clouds look frothy.
- Scientists can study Mars' atmosphere to understand its history of liquid water and habitability.
- One image shows the southern hemisphere in summer with a shrinking ice cap, pink basins and tan valleys filled with clouds.
- The second image shows the northern polar region filled with clouds in winter, demonstrating how much the atmosphere changes with the seasons.