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Mars - The Ultimate Edition. The best images of Mars in stunning . "Mars : The Ultimate Edition" presents an unprecedented visual exploration of Mars, enriched by the groundbreaking missions of NASA's Mars rovers. This video, with its stunning 4K resolution, offers a journey across the Martian landscape, revealing the planet's beauty and scientific wonders. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few years ago I threw together some Mars images and rendered them in 4k. Back then, I had little editing knowledge. The video went on to get over 60 Million views. It was something that hadn't been done before, and was a case of the right place at the right time. I'm not expecting this video to come close to the view count of the original, but I just wanted to do it justice and give you all something nice to watch. Thank you all so much for your support over the years, and thanks to our patrons for your contributions to the channel. - ElderFox -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The footage, captured directly by NASA's Mars rovers - Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance - unveils the red planet's intricate details. These rovers, acting as robotic geologists, have traversed varied terrains, from ancient lake beds to towering mountains, uncovering Mars' complex geological history. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, earns its moniker as the "Red Planet" due to the prevalence of iron oxide, giving its surface a distinct reddish hue. Noteworthy for its thin atmosphere, primarily composed of carbon dioxide, Mars has an atmospheric pressure just 0.6% of Earth's, rendering it inhospitable for humans without life support systems. With a day length of approximately 24.6 hours, Mars has a day-night cycle that bears some similarity to Earth's. The planet experiences seasons due to its axial tilt, comparable to Earth's, but these seasons last nearly twice as long owing to Mars' longer orbit around the Sun. Mars boasts prominent geological features, including Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system, and Valles Marineris, one of the largest canyons spanning over 2,500 miles. Polar ice caps consisting of water and carbon dioxide undergo seasonal changes, expanding and contracting with temperature variations. Exploration missions have revealed intriguing aspects of Mars, such as evidence suggesting the presence of liquid water beneath its surface, highlighted by recurring slope lineae. The detection of methane in the Martian atmosphere has fueled speculation about potential biological or geological activity, though its exact source remains under investigation. While no direct evidence of extraterrestrial life has been found, Mars' history suggests it may have harbored conditions conducive to microbial life in the past. Ongoing robotic and potential human missions aim to unravel the mysteries surrounding Mars, making it a focal point in the exploration of our neighboring planets.