New Images of "Face on Mars"

The "Face on Mars" from a different angle

Image: esa.int

The European Space Agency (ESA) is collecting Martian geologic data. The ESA's Mars Express spacecraft has captured images of Mar's Cydonia region, the location of the famous "Face on Mars." The new photos reveal what scientists had originally thought--the "Face" is an illusion caused by light and shadow. The Cydonia region is located at 40.75° North and 350.54° East on the Martian surface. Nasa's famous image was taken on July 25, 1976 by the Viking 1 Orbiter.

--The European Space Agency has more information and photographs