Pluto's surface seen in highest resolution
Pluto's surface seen in highest resolution
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This enhanced color view of Pluto’s surface is made from a mosaic of the most high-resolution images taken by the New Horizons spacecraft. The images were taken from about 10,000 miles (17,000 kilometers) away about 15 minutes before New Horizons’ closest approach. The detail shown here is about 250-280 feet (77-85 meters) per pixel. In total, the mosaic stretches 50 miles (80 kilometers) from top to bottom.
