NASA tweets beautiful pictures of Mars. They may make you gasp in wonder

With over 16,000 likes and more than 3,200 retweets, people didn’t hold back their amazement while sharing their comments on the post.

Updated on: Aug 13, 2020, 15:37:29 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, has always been a source of curiosity for people. For years, scientific explorations have helped people on Earth to know more about the Red Planet. The images of the planet never fail to fascinate people. Just like these ones tweeted by NASA which may make you gasp in wonder.

An image of the Red Planet Mars shared on Twitter by NASA. (Twitter/@NASA)

“Beautiful Mars! Our Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launched 15 years ago today to study the Red Planet’s atmosphere, weather, subsurface water, and more. But the mission might best be known for the images sent by its @HiRISE [the orbiter],” NASA tweeted. The post is complete with four mesmerising images of the planet.

With over 16,000 likes and more than 3,200 retweets, people didn’t hold back their amazement while sharing their comments on the post. From appreciating the planet’s beauty to wishing they could live there, people shared various reactions.

“I wish I could go there,” wrote a Twitter user. “Not simply beautiful, but extremely beautiful,” commented another. “These photos really are just stunning,” said a third.

What do you think of the images?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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