๐ธ The Spiral North Pole of Mars
Each winter, Mars adds a fresh layer of carbon dioxide ice atop its North Pole. Swirling winds shaped by the planetโs rotation sculpt this spiral form, known as Planum Boreum. Data from ESAโs Mars Express and NASAโs MGS reveal the stunning structure.
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APOD โ July 6, 2025
๐ท ESA/DLR/FU Berlin; NASA MGS MOLA Science Team
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