New images from Mars, courtesy of the Tianwen-1 orbiter and the CNSA!
The Tianwen-1 orbiter from China’s CNSA just completed a global map of Mars, including its (relatively) water-rich south pole!
Images were recorded the over 1,300 orbits of the Red Planet, beginning in 2021.
The Tianwen-1 mission, including the orbiter and a rover, marks China’s first mission to the Red Planet.
Take a look at our favorite new pictures from Tianwen-1!
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VIP Subscriber Extra: Original new image of the emission nebula RCW 113 !
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Here is a new image of the emission nebula RCW 113, lit by NGC 6231 - a cluster of hot, ionizing stars!
Recorded in hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen wavelengths on 27 June, using the 10cm AUS-2 telescope from Telescope Live.
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Clear Skies,
James
New Mars Images from Tianwen-1! - The Cosmic Companion 30 June 2022