Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Collapse in Hebes Chasma on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2025 is “Collapse in Hebes Chasma on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum ). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

A view of the surface of Mars shows an unusual feature -- a seemingly square crater bounded on three sides. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & License: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happened in Hebes Chasma on Mars? Hebes Chasma is a depression just north of the enormous Valles Marineris canyon.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 15, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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