Do you think Mount Everest is the tallest?  If yes, then think again. Beyond Earth, there are peaks soaring two to three times higher in the solar system. These giants reveal stunning secrets of space geology. Want to know what they are? 

5 tallest mountains in our solar system

The European Space Agency’s Mars Express has spotted a scar on the surface of Mars. The scar can be seen at the foot of a giant volcano. Named Aganippe Fossa, the scar is roughly 600 km long. It is essentially a ‘graben’, which is a ditch-like groove with steep walls on both sides. The graben is near one of the red planet's largest volcanoes, Arsia Mons. The volcano is located in the Tharsis region and attracts special attention due to the presence of several massive volcanoes.

Aganippe Fossa is etched across the lower flank of Arsia Mons. This volcano measures 435 km in diameter and is 9 km tall. Scientists believe that rising magma underneath the mass of the other volcanoes in Tharsis caused Mars’s crust to stretch and crack.

The High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on Mars Express has captured two types of terrain - irregularly shaped mounds and valleys and gentle sloping cliffs and rocky debris. Arsia Mons has a ring-shaped ‘aureole’ based in only the northwestern flank of the volcano.

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Zebra-like patterns can also seen in this area, along with signs that lava once flowed here in the days when the volcano was active. Aureole is a 100,000-square-kilometre disc around the base of the volcano and has a connection with ancient glaciers.&nbsp;

<h2>Other volcanoes on Mars</h2>

Olympus Mons is the tallest volcano in the solar system and can be found in the Tharsis area of Mars. It is over 21.9 km tall and last erupted 25 million years ago. It is also the youngest among the large volcanoes found on Mars.&nbsp; 
 
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The European Space Agency’s Mars Express has spotted a scar on the surface of Mars. The scar can be seen at the foot of a giant volcano. Named Aganippe Fossa, the scar is roughly 600 km long.

The European Space Agency’s Mars Express has spotted a scar on the surface of Mars. The scar can be seen at the foot of a giant volcano. Named Aganippe Fossa, the scar is roughly 600 km long. It is essentially a ‘graben’, which is a ditch-like groove with steep walls on both sides. The graben is near one of the red planet's largest volcanoes, Arsia Mons. The volcano is located in the Tharsis region and attracts special attention due to the presence of several massive volcanoes. Aganippe Fossa is etched across the lower flank of Arsia Mons. This volcano measures 435 km in diameter and is 9 km tall. Scientists believe that rising magma underneath the mass of the other volcanoes in Tharsis caused Mars’s crust to stretch and crack. The High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on Mars Express has captured two types of terrain - irregularly shaped mounds and valleys and gentle sloping cliffs and rocky debris. Arsia Mons has a ring-shaped ‘aureole’ based in only the northwestern flank of the volcano. Also Read: Greenland sharks hold the secret to a healthy heart and staying young Zebra-like patterns can also seen in this area, along with signs that lava once flowed here in the days when the volcano was active. Aureole is a 100,000-square-kilometre disc around the base of the volcano and has a connection with ancient glaciers. Other volcanoes on Mars Olympus Mons is the tallest volcano in the solar system and can be found in the Tharsis area of Mars. It is over 21.9 km tall and last erupted 25 million years ago. It is also the youngest among the large volcanoes found on Mars. (With inputs from agencies)

ESA captures scar across Mars in one of its most volcanic regions

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a stunning image of Olympus Mons, which is the tallest volcano in the solar system, on March 11, 2024. The image was posted Friday (Jun 28) on the social media account of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory which manages NASA's many robotic missions aimed at exploring Earth, the solar system and the universe.&nbsp;

The Mars robot was launched 23 years ago and is about to mark a new milestone on June 30, that is 100,000 trips around the Red Planet. While doing its job, the Odyssey orbiter has been mapping minerals and ice across the Martian surface. It relays data to Earth from NASA's rovers and landers and helps scientists to identify landing sites for future missions.&nbsp;

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The image is part of a result of the Odyssey team's ongoing efforts to offer high-altitude views of the planet's horizon. Notably, the first of these views was released towards the end of 2023.&nbsp;

The picture aids in the study of various layers of dust and cloud matter in the Martian atmosphere in addition to offering a never-before-seen perspective of the volcano.&nbsp;

The image was taken in March and shows a base sprawling across 600 kilometres and the shield volcano rising to a height of 27 kilometres.&nbsp;

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As quoted by jpl.nasa.gov, Odyssey's project scientist, Jeffrey Plaut of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which manages the mission, said: "Normally we see Olympus Mons in narrow strips from above, but by turning the spacecraft toward the horizon we can see in a single image how large it looms over the landscape. Not only is the image spectacular, it also provides us with unique science data."&nbsp;

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NASA said in its report that the recent horizon photography was designed as an experiment between NASA's 2008 Phoenix mission and 2012 Curiosity rover landings several years ago.&nbsp;

Odyssey was crucial in transmitting information as the spacecraft raced towards the surface, just like it was in previous Mars landings both before and after those missions touched down.&nbsp;

The US-based space agency further added in its report that Odyssey's antenna had to be pointed towards the freshly arriving spacecraft and their landing ellipses in order to transmit their critical engineering data to Earth.&nbsp;

Scientists became curious when they realised that Odyssey's antenna would be pointing THEMIS towards the planet's horizon for this mission. THEMIS is a heat-sensitive camera called the Thermal Emission Imaging System, built and operated by Arizona State University.&nbsp;

Odyssey's mission operations spacecraft engineer, Steve Sanders of Lockheed Martin Space in Denver, said: "We just decided to turn the camera on and see how it looked." Odyssey was built by Lockheed Martin, which also supports the mission leads at JPL in their daily work.&nbsp;

"Based on those experiments, we designed a sequence that keeps THEMIS' field-of-view centered on the horizon as we go around the planet," Sanders added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a stunning image of Olympus Mons, which is the tallest volcano in the solar system, on March 11, 2024. The image was posted Friday (Jun 28) on the social media account of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory which manages NASA's many robotic missions aimed at exploring Earth, the solar system and the universe.

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a stunning image of Olympus Mons, which is the tallest volcano in the solar system, on March 11, 2024. The image was posted Friday (Jun 28) on the social media account of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory which manages NASA's many robotic missions aimed at exploring Earth, the solar system and the universe. The Mars robot was launched 23 years ago and is about to mark a new milestone on June 30, that is 100,000 trips around the Red Planet. While doing its job, the Odyssey orbiter has been mapping minerals and ice across the Martian surface. It relays data to Earth from NASA's rovers and landers and helps scientists to identify landing sites for future missions. Also read: NASA says Boeing Starliner crew not 'stranded' in space, but has 'no date' of their return to Earth The image is part of a result of the Odyssey team's ongoing efforts to offer high-altitude views of the planet's horizon. Notably, the first of these views was released towards the end of 2023. The picture aids in the study of various layers of dust and cloud matter in the Martian atmosphere in addition to offering a never-before-seen perspective of the volcano. The image was taken in March and shows a base sprawling across 600 kilometres and the shield volcano rising to a height of 27 kilometres. Also read: Giant leap for Ind-Aus ties: ISRO to launch biggest Australian satellite As quoted by jpl.nasa.gov, Odyssey's project scientist, Jeffrey Plaut of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which manages the mission, said: "Normally we see Olympus Mons in narrow strips from above, but by turning the spacecraft toward the horizon we can see in a single image how large it looms over the landscape. Not only is the image spectacular, it also provides us with unique science data." A unique view of a massive Martian volcano 🌋 The Mars Odyssey orbiter captured the largest volcano in the solar system – Olympus Mons. With a base that sprawls 373 miles (600 km) across, it is wider than the distance from L.A. to San Francisco. https://t.co/1wCdeme8Kv pic.twitter.com/6k2IDb1405 — NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) June 27, 2024 × NASA said in its report that the recent horizon photography was designed as an experiment between NASA's 2008 Phoenix mission and 2012 Curiosity rover landings several years ago. Odyssey was crucial in transmitting information as the spacecraft raced towards the surface, just like it was in previous Mars landings both before and after those missions touched down. The US-based space agency further added in its report that Odyssey's antenna had to be pointed towards the freshly arriving spacecraft and their landing ellipses in order to transmit their critical engineering data to Earth. Scientists became curious when they realised that Odyssey's antenna would be pointing THEMIS towards the planet's horizon for this mission. THEMIS is a heat-sensitive camera called the Thermal Emission Imaging System, built and operated by Arizona State University. Odyssey's mission operations spacecraft engineer, Steve Sanders of Lockheed Martin Space in Denver, said: "We just decided to turn the camera on and see how it looked." Odyssey was built by Lockheed Martin, which also supports the mission leads at JPL in their daily work. "Based on those experiments, we designed a sequence that keeps THEMIS' field-of-view centered on the horizon as we go around the planet," Sanders added. (With inputs from agencies)

Here's a stunning image of tallest volcano in solar system that is NOT on Earth

&nbsp;The United Arab Emirates on Sunday published the first image for its Mars probe now circling the red planet.

The picture, taken Wednesday, shows sunlight just coming across the surface of Mars. It shows Mars' north pole, as well as Mars' largest volcano, Olympus Mons.

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The United Arab Emirates' first mission to Mars reached the red planet and entered orbit on Tuesday after a seven-month, 494 million-km (307 million-mile) journey, allowing it to start sending data about the Martian atmosphere and climate.

The Mars programme is part of the&nbsp;UAE's efforts to develop its scientific and technological capabilities and reduce its reliance on oil. The&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;Space Agency, the fifth globally to reach the planet, even has a plan for a Mars settlement by 2117.

"Contact with #HopeProbe has been established again. The Mars Orbit Insertion is now complete," said the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, where the ruler of Dubai and the crown prince of Abu Dhabi were present to receive the news.

The attempt had a 50% chance of failing, Dubai's ruler and&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had said. To enter Mars' orbit, the probe needed to burn around half its 800 kg (1,760 lbs) of onboard fuel to slow down enough not to overshoot, the most dangerous part of the journey.

"Today is the start of a new chapter in Arab history ... of trust in our capability to compete with other nations and people," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted after the probe entered orbit. "The&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;will celebrate its Golden Jubilee with science, culture and inspiration because we aim to build a model of development."

This year marks 50 years since independence from Britain and the founding of the&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;federation, which groups seven emirates, including Dubai. Mars probes launched by China and NASA just after the&nbsp;UAE's lift-off in July are also set to reach the planet this month.

Martian atmosphere

The Emirates Mars Mission, which has cost around $200 million, launched the Hope Probe from a Japanese space centre. It aims to provide a complete picture of the Martian atmosphere for the first time, studying daily and seasonal changes.

Minister of State for Advanced Technology and chair of the&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;Space Agency Sarah al-Amiri said it would take a few weeks to start collecting a mixture of data and images, which could be made publicly available as early as September.

"It's an endeavour in developing capabilities and talent in the country, it is something that has never been done before in terms of utilising a planetary exploration mission to do this," she said.

The&nbsp;UAE&nbsp;first announced plans for the mission in 2014 and launched a National Space Programme in 2017 to develop local expertise. Its population of 9.4 million, most of whom are foreign workers, lacks the scientific and industrial base of the big space-faring nations.

Hazza al-Mansouri became the first Emirati in space in 2019 when he flew to the International Space Station.

To develop and build the Hope Probe, Emiratis and Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) worked with US&nbsp;educational institutions.

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday published the first image for its Mars probe now circling the red planet. The picture, taken Wednesday, shows sunlight just coming across the surface of Mars.

The United Arab Emirates on Sunday published the first image for its Mars probe now circling the red planet. The picture, taken Wednesday, shows sunlight just coming across the surface of Mars. It shows Mars' north pole, as well as Mars' largest volcano, Olympus Mons. The United Arab Emirates' first mission to Mars reached the red planet and entered orbit on Tuesday after a seven-month, 494 million-km (307 million-mile) journey, allowing it to start sending data about the Martian atmosphere and climate. The Mars programme is part of the UAE's efforts to develop its scientific and technological capabilities and reduce its reliance on oil. The UAE Space Agency, the fifth globally to reach the planet, even has a plan for a Mars settlement by 2117. "Contact with #HopeProbe has been established again. The Mars Orbit Insertion is now complete," said the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, where the ruler of Dubai and the crown prince of Abu Dhabi were present to receive the news. The attempt had a 50% chance of failing, Dubai's ruler and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had said. To enter Mars' orbit, the probe needed to burn around half its 800 kg (1,760 lbs) of onboard fuel to slow down enough not to overshoot, the most dangerous part of the journey. "Today is the start of a new chapter in Arab history ... of trust in our capability to compete with other nations and people," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted after the probe entered orbit. "The UAE will celebrate its Golden Jubilee with science, culture and inspiration because we aim to build a model of development." This year marks 50 years since independence from Britain and the founding of the UAE federation, which groups seven emirates, including Dubai. Mars probes launched by China and NASA just after the UAE's lift-off in July are also set to reach the planet this month. Martian atmosphere The Emirates Mars Mission, which has cost around $200 million, launched the Hope Probe from a Japanese space centre. It aims to provide a complete picture of the Martian atmosphere for the first time, studying daily and seasonal changes. Minister of State for Advanced Technology and chair of the UAE Space Agency Sarah al-Amiri said it would take a few weeks to start collecting a mixture of data and images, which could be made publicly available as early as September. "It's an endeavour in developing capabilities and talent in the country, it is something that has never been done before in terms of utilising a planetary exploration mission to do this," she said. The UAE first announced plans for the mission in 2014 and launched a National Space Programme in 2017 to develop local expertise. Its population of 9.4 million, most of whom are foreign workers, lacks the scientific and industrial base of the big space-faring nations. Hazza al-Mansouri became the first Emirati in space in 2019 when he flew to the International Space Station. To develop and build the Hope Probe, Emiratis and Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) worked with US educational institutions.

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