Mars, NASA and iridescent clouds

Curiosity rover spots rare shimmering clouds above Mars
The Sun sets differently on Mars. Part of that is due to its distance from the star (an average of 142 million miles versus Earth’s roughly 93 million miles), but it also has to do with the planet’s atmosphere. A great example of the effects can be seen in the Red Planet’s noctilucent clouds.
NASA rover captures images of mysterious "mother-of-pearl" clouds above Mars
New images captured by NASA's Curiosity rover show colorful clouds in the sky over Mars. The images were captured by the rover's Mastcam, which NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory compared to the rover's eyes. The clouds were spotted on Jan. 17, and the photos were taken over the course of 16 minutes, the space agency said in a news release.
'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)
"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact."
NASA's Curiosity rover captures images of twilight clouds on Mars
We are getting a look at the recent weather conditions on Mars! NASA's Curiosity rover sent back these images of twilight clouds on the Martian surface.
NASA's Curiosity Rover captures breathtaking video of colourful twilight clouds on Mars
The phenomenon of twilight clouds was first observed on Mars in 1997 during NASA’s Pathfinder mission. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that the Curiosity Rover captured the firs
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Mesmerizing Iridescent Clouds Drifting Over Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured breathtaking images of iridescent clouds drifting across the Martian sky, revealing a celestial spectacle unlike anything seen before. These clouds, composed of frozen carbon dioxide ice,
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The Highest Resolution Images Ever Taken of Mars' Victoria Crater
NASA’s Opportunity rover delivered the highest resolution images of Victoria Crater, pushing the boundaries of what we know about the Red Planet. Designed for just 90 Martian days, Opportunity ...
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NASA’s Mars rover collects rock sample ‘unlike anything we’ve seen before’
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image of its 26th collected rock sample, named “Silver Mountain,” using its onboard Sample Caching System Camera, located inside the rover’s ...
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In Photos: After The ‘Alien Door’ On Mars More Weird New Images Are Being Sent Back From The Red Planet
Have you seen the weird “alien doorway” on Mars image that went viral on social media? It was sent back by NASA’s Curiosity rover on May 7, 2022 as it traveled through the red planet’s ...
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Perseverance Mars rover finds 'one-of-a-kind treasure' on Red Planet's Silver Mountain
The Perseverance Mars rover has collected a rock sample on Mars unlike any other it has picked up so far. NASA's Perseverance rover is currently exploring hills and rocky outcrops along the ...
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A rover has been collecting rocks from Mars for years. How will they get back to Earth?
For years, the U.S. space agency's Perseverance rover has been scouring Mars and scooping up intriguing rock samples. Some of those samples have been stashed away in cylindrical tubes on the ...
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NASA teases bendable titanium wheels on future Mars rovers
Any vehicle traversing the rocky terrain on Mars needs a sturdy set of wheels. NASA’s Perseverance rover, for example, sports thick aluminum ones covered in cleats to enhance its traction and ...