NASA has released a spectacular new image of Mars' terrain during winter.

The images were captured by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity which is into its 5th winter on the planet.

The image is a compliation 817 images taken by the panoramic camera on the Rover.

Text: Agencies

Image: Handout image released by Nasa, shows a full-circle scene combining 817 images taken by the panoramic camera (Pancam) on Nasa’s Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. (Image credit: AFP)