Map Showing Potential Origins of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth. While scientists can never know for sure where a Martian meteorite originated, Teghaza 001 includes clues that link it to highlands in the southern hemisphere of […] The post Map Showing Potential Origins of Martian…
A map has revealed potential origins of the Martian meteorite Teghaza 001, according to NASA. The meteorite, one of the oldest ever discovered on Earth, shares striking similarities with the mineralogy and chemistry of specific locations on Mars. Thirteen such sites have been identified on the global map of Mars. While the exact origin of Martian meteorites remains uncertain, Teghaza 001's unique characteristics suggest it may have descended from highlands in the southern hemisphere of the Red Planet.
The base map for this discovery was created using data from NASA's Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter aboard the Mars Global Surveyor mission. More precise identification of candidate landing sites was made possible by analyzing data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, highlighted by white circles on the map.
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