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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.
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