Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Mars Volcano Image Captures Stunning Horizon View
Imagine a giant volcano on Mars, much bigger than any mountain on Earth!
NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft took a cool picture of this volcano, called Arsia Mons, peeking out from behind some clouds.
These clouds are like a special weather pattern that happens when Mars is far from the sun.
The picture helps scientists learn about the Martian weather and atmosphere.
The spacecraft used a special camera to see the horizon and the clouds.
This information is important to understand how Mars changes over time.
It could help prepare for future visits to Mars.
NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter captured an image of the Arsia Mons volcano on May 2, 2025.
The volcano rises 12 miles (20 kilometers) high.
The image shows the volcano's summit through early morning water ice clouds.
The spacecraft used its THEMIS camera to photograph the horizon.
Scientists study the image to understand Mars' atmosphere and prepare for future missions.
- Who
- NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter
- What
- Captured an image of the Arsia Mons volcano.
- When
- May 2, 2025
- Where
- Mars
- Why
- To study Mars' atmosphere and prepare for future missions.
- Volcano Name
- Arsia Mons
- Height
- 12 miles (20 kilometers)
- Diameter
- 270 miles (450 kilometers)
- Orbiter
- NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey
- Camera
- Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)
- Location
- Southernmost of the Tharsis Montes trio
- Unique Feature
- Piercing through early morning clouds