Mars Odyssey All Stars: Bacolor Crater

By: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU 36 users

Bacolor Crater is a magnificent impact feature about 20 kilometers (12 miles) wide. The lines on the ejecta blanket surrounding the crater rim come from a surge of superheated gas and debris flying outward in the wake of the meteorite impact that made the crater. This view combines images taken during...