Mars-Orbiting Spectrometer Shows Dusty Comet Spectrum

The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars CRISM aboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter obtained this spectrum for comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring during the comet close approach to Mars.

The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars CRISM aboard NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter obtained this spectrum for comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring during the comet close approach to Mars.

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