NASA reveals mind-boggling video of surface of Mars from its Perseverance Rover
- The left Navcam of the NASA Perseverance rover captured these images of Mars
- It captures the Jezero Crater
- The area’s clay deposits mean it may have once supported microbial life
Published on Nov 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 28, 2023 at 2:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
This panoramic video was taken on Mars by the left Navcam of the NASA Perseverance rover on 5 April.
Check out the incredible footage in the video below:
NASA chose Jezero Crater out of 60 options as the landing site for the Perseverance rover.
This is because NASA scientists believe the area was flooded with water 3.5 billion years ago.
It’s thought to have been home to an ancient river delta due to remaining clay minerals.
It means microbial life could have once lived in the area.
The awe-inspiring views of Jezero crater were taken from the outer fans of Jezero delta.
It even captured a huge dust devil swirling near the crater rim.
GeoVisual Design student, Simeon Schmauß, calibrated tiled images to match how eyes would actually see it.
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
