The formation of carbonates on Mars have been suggested based on evidence of the presence of liquid water and atmospheric carbon dioxide in the planet's early stages. Moreover, due to their utility in
Estimating carbon in the Nili Fossae plains region of Mars from orbiters (2 September 2015).
Nili Fossae on Mars - largest known carbonate deposit.
The Lunae Palus quadrangle is one of a series of 30 quadrangle maps of Mars used by the United States Geological Survey Astrogeology Research Program. The quadrangle is also referred to as MC-10. Luna
Image of the Lunae Palus Quadrangle (MC-10). The central part includes Lunae Planum which, on the west and north borders, is dissected by Kasei Valles which, in turn, terminates in Chryse Planitia.
"Big Joe" rock on Mars—viewed by the Viking 1 Lander (February 11, 1978)
Fesenkov Crater Central Peak, as seen by HiRISE