Mars
Map Notes

File Format: mars.jpg - Full colour 1024x512 JPG file, 381K.
Map Type: Simple Cylindrical Projection.
Map Origin: Constructed by Dave Seal (JPL/NASA) based on Viking Orbiter data, modified by Constantine Thomas.
Map coverage: Full 360° wrap (centred around 0°), full pole-to-pole coverage (includes polar caps).
Image coverage: Vertical edge: 180°W. Horizontal edge: 90° N/S.

Radius (1 km = 1 POV unit): 3,398 km
Average distance from primary (1 km = 1 POV unit): 228,600,000 km

NOTES: While the map of Mars found on David Seal's site is realistic (being based on Viking images), the colour scheme is not quite right - his Mars map results in a gold/green-looking planet. The map provided here is a modified version of his one, with a more accurate (less-green) colour palette. It's also smaller in size too.

POVRay Image of Mars
Map of Mars
mars.jpg (click to download)


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