Bands on the Murray Formation

This image, taken NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows distinct bands of alternating tone and brightness within the Murray Formation on Mars. Outcrops like this are common throughout the formation.

This image, taken NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows distinct bands of alternating tone and brightness within the Murray Formation on Mars. Outcrops like this are common throughout the formation.

MarsMars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO Mars Science Laboratory MSL