14 DAY TRIAL // On April 9, the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) aboard the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express orbiter was used to create this amazing new view of the awesome Hadley Crater.
Planetary scientists are convinced that studying this landscape feature, which scarred the surface of Mars to a depth of 2,600 meters (8,530 feet), will reveal a lot of data about the planet's geology.
Multiple secondary impact marks are visible within the main crater walls, ESA scientists point out. This could imply that the area where Hadley Crater lies may be more prone to experiencing impacts.
The years haven't been kind to this crater, as made obvious by the omnipresent signs of erosion. However, this could help experts gain a deeper understanding of how the Martian crust is organized.