Science Question:
Can comparing the size, age, and shape of Copernicus Crater with the other craters in the Terra Sirenum area help us extract clues to Mars’ geological past?

Main Results:
1) Copernicus Crater is older than the other craters in the Terra Sirenum area.

2) Copernicus is a modified crater because it looks like it was eroded by wind and water. We see possible valley networks and dunes. We can also see some evidence of gullies in the northern edge of Copernicus Crater and a splosh type of ejecta around the rim of the crater.

3) We think water caused the mud-like soil which we see in the crisp, rims of the other craters, like LiuHsin.

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Extra Comments:
“I think this is an awesome project!” - Arianna Y.

“We worked hard studying Mars maps and finding areas to explore. It took us a long time to decide what area was the best, but we did it and we’re proud of our work” - Matthew D.

“It was a privilege working with scientists at ASU, NASA and Cornell, and it was fun.” - Adam C.