Mars Global Surveyor
Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC)



Images Acquired Through MGS MOC Public Target Request Program

Description of Processed Context Images


The processed MOC context images are designed for public enjoyment rather than science utility. Each of these images was acquired by the MOC red wide angle camera. Each covers an area about 115 km (~72 mi) across and down. Each has been de-striped, and a white box showing the location of the corresponding narrow angle image has been added. Then, the image has been rotated such that north is approximately "up" and east is approximately to the right (the orbit is inclined about 87°, so north is not exactly "up"). Following these basic steps, a linear stretch and additional cosmetic processing were conducted.

Because of the value added by processing the data, when used in a publication, the Processed Context Image products should be credited to NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems.



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