Occator Crater mosaic

Occator Crater mosaic
Occator Crater mosaic Occator Crater is shown in this mosaic of photos Dawn took at its lowest altitude of 240 miles (385 kilometers). The central bright area, Cerealia Facula, is the prime target in the planned opposition surge measurements. Dawn’s infrared spectra show that this reflective material is principally sodium carbonate, a kind of salt. We described more about this mosaic here. For other views of Occator and its mesmerizing reflective regions, follow the links in the paragraph below. Full image and caption. NASA / JPL-Caltech / UCLA / MPS / DLR / IDA