Topography of Gale Crater

Color coding in this image of Gale Crater on Mars represents differences in elevation. The vertical difference from a low point inside the landing ellipse for NASA Mars Science Laboratory yellow dot to a high point on the mountain inside the crater.

Color coding in this image of Gale Crater on Mars represents differences in elevation. The vertical difference from a low point inside the landing ellipse for NASA Mars Science Laboratory yellow dot to a high point on the mountain inside the crater.