Radiance series
Mars - Impact Crater Ejecta
HiRISE · Recent impact ejecta · 2013
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A crater roughly 30 metres across, formed sometime in the last few decades - fresh enough that dark rays of ejected material are still visible against the Martian dust. HiRISE caught it early enough that the surface has not yet had time to erase the evidence.
About this print
About this print
A crater roughly 30 metres across sits at the centre of the frame, dark rays of ejected material still radiating from it across the pale Martian dust.
Captured by the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 19 November 2013, the image centres on a fresh crater roughly 30 metres in diameter. From the point of impact, dark rays of ejecta radiate in all directions - material violently expelled during the collision and deposited across the surrounding terrain.
The stark contrast between the crater and its ejecta blanket provides valuable insight into Martian surface processes. Such features help planetary geologists infer the mechanical properties of the regolith, the composition and velocity of the impacting body, and the influence of Mars's thin atmosphere on ejecta dispersion. The pristine preservation and sharply defined rays suggest the impact occurred relatively recently, offering a rare opportunity to study modern surface dynamics on a planetary scale.
Craters this fresh are found by comparison rather than by looking. Orbiters photograph the same ground years apart, software flags the differences, and a new crater emerges from the change - which is how this one can be dated to within a few decades rather than a few million years.
Part of the Radiance series of NASA HiRISE Mars photography prints.
The Radiance series
The Radiance series
The Radiance series presents planetary science as fine art - orbital imagery from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter processed from raw mission archive data into large-format prints.
Every image is captured by HiRISE, the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment - the most powerful camera ever sent to another planet. Operating since 2006 at an altitude of roughly 300 kilometres, HiRISE captures Mars at near-metre resolution, revealing surface processes, geological structures, and landforms at a scale and clarity previously impossible.
Each Radiance print is made from raw JP2 sensor data sourced directly from the HiRISE mission archive, processed to preserve authentic surface structure and tone while balancing scientific accuracy with visual clarity.
Image credits: NASA / JPL-Caltech / University of Arizona.
Paper and printing
Paper and printing
All prints are produced to order on 250gsm archival matte paper using pigment-based inks, chosen for colour accuracy and long-term stability.
Each print is rolled in acid-free tissue and shipped in a rigid cardboard tube, sealed for moisture protection, ready for framing on arrival.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Large · 70 × 50 cm · 28 × 20 in
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