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NASA rover captures iridescent clouds over Martian crater
Original: # NASA released stunning image of iridescent martian clouds photographed by NASA-Rover # Curiosity at the # Gale crater
NASA has released images of shimmering, iridescent clouds drifting over Gale crater on Mars, photographed by its Curiosity rover on the planet's surface. The pictures show wispy clouds glowing with soft pastel colours as sunlight scatters through ice particles high in the Martian atmosphere. Space enthusiasts and commentators are sharing the images widely, praising their beauty and the rover's continued ability to deliver striking views of the Red Planet.
Why now: Striking new imagery from Mars naturally draws wide public attention and sharing
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- # NASA released stunning image of iridescent martian clouds photographed by NASA-Rover # Curiosity at the # Gale crater on Mars. · dunderklumpen80 · 36
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