Light areas round rocks on the surface of Mars are believed to be patches of frost. The frost and rocks can be seen in the hackground behind the undercarriage of the Viking Lander 2 from which this photograph was taken. The frost is believed to be composed of a mixture of frozen water and frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice).
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Press, 14 March 1978, Page 18
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59Light areas round rocks on the surface of Mars are believed to be patches of frost. The frost and rocks can be seen in the hackground behind the undercarriage of the Viking Lander 2 from which this photograph was taken. The frost is believed to be composed of a mixture of frozen water and frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice). Press, 14 March 1978, Page 18
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