NASA Captures Rare Image of Massive Volcano Peeking Through Mars Clouds

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NASA Captures Rare Image of Massive Volcano Peeking Through Mars Clouds
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NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a rare panoramic view of Arsia Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, peeking above clouds at dawn, providing valuable insights into Martian weather and volcanic features. The image was taken by the orbiter flipping on its side to view the planet's limb, marking one of its few such captures in 2023 before the mission's end.

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