Alfred McEwen, principal investigator of Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter high-resolution camera, shows an image of "Victoria Crater" on Mars last week. A football stadium superimposed on the image shows the craters size.
Scientists are delighted by the prospect of the rover Opportunity exploring the layered rocks and cliffs ringing the massive crater.
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