South Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows part of the south polar cap. This image was taken at the end of southern summer. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition of ice and dust during different seasons, creating layers. The ice surface contains several different textures which can be seen in this image. The south polar cap is called Australe Planum. Orbit Number: 93142 Latitude: -86.9334 Longitude: 11.9312 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2022-12-13 14:21 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA25843