Colorful Rocks Exposed in a Fresh Impact Crater

This enhanced-color HiRISE image captures the interior wall of a relatively young impact crater in the Terra Cimmeria region of Mars. The fresh impact has exposed layers of ancient bedrock, revealing striking differences in composition through contrasting blue, gray, and reddish tones.

Steep slopes, eroded channels, and accumulations of loose debris illustrate the ongoing geological processes that continue to reshape the crater walls. Although produced for scientific investigation, the image possesses a naturally abstract character, with sweeping diagonal forms and richly textured surfaces that translate beautifully into a contemporary fine art print.

Artwork Details

• Artist / Creator: NASA / JPL-Caltech / University of Arizona (HiRISE Team)
• Title: Colorful Rocks Exposed in a Fresh Impact Crater
• Original title: Colorful Rocks Exposed in a Fresh Impact Crater
• Series: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter – HiRISE
• Date: August 31, 2022
• Period: Contemporary Scientific Imaging
• Place of Origin: Terra Cimmeria, Mars
• Medium: Enhanced-color orbital satellite imagery

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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