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Measuring Distances

Measure distances by clicking between points on Mars.

1. Open JMARS.
2. Zoom in or out to find your feature. You can also use the search icon, right-click on your location and choose Center Window, or use the pan tool (hand).
3. Click the Measure tool (ruler icon) from the top toolbar.
4. Click and drag to measure a straight distance, or click multiple points to follow a path. The distance and azimuth appear in the lower-right corner. 

where distance value is

A place to begin:

What do you notice?

  • Which features are larger, smaller, longer, or wider?

  • Do nearby features have similar sizes or patterns?

  • What might size or distance suggest about how it was formed?

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