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Tag Archives: Beautiful Mars
HiRISE: Impact crater near Tempe Terra
An impact crater near Tempe Terra. Despite this crater likely being extremely old and filled-in with material, we can still see its ejecta blanket. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, crater ejecta, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, impact craters, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Tempe Terra, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Channels in Syria Planum
Channels in Syria Planum. The objective of this observation is to determine the nature of a curved channel with levees. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, fluvial channels, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava channels, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Syria Planum, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Gullies and crevasses on a mesa
Gullies and crevasses on a mesa. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Deuteronilus Mensae, ground ice, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, periglacial processes, periglacial terrain, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Monitoring frost in Raga Crater
Monitoring frost in Raga Crater. We’re watching frost up-slope from known new gully flows in Raga. These appear to be distinct from recurring slope lineae we’ve seen in other craters. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, CO2 frost, frost, gullies, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Raga Crater, recurring slope lineae, RSL, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Crater in the aureole of Pavonis Mons
A crater in the aureole of Pavonis Mons. This is an unusual crater in the Pavonis Mons aureole, possibly a glacial deposit. It appears to have secondaries or textured ejecta (sign of freshness), but is mostly infilled. It also has … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, impact craters, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Pavonis Mons, Pavonis Mons aureole, periglacial processes, periglacial terrain, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Dune field in a crater near Iaxartes Tholus
A dune field in a crater near Iaxartes Tholus. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Iaxartes Tholus, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Pitted material and mounds
Pitted material and mounds in Chryse Planitia. This rough-looking material has many meter-length pits. What exactly is this stuff? Chryse Planitia shows evidence of water erosion in the past, and is the bottom end for many outflow channels from the southern … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Chryse Planitia, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, mounds, MRO, NASA, pits, Tharsis, University of Arizona, Valles Marineris
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HiRISE: Ridges in Terra Sabaea crater
Ridges in Terra Sabaea. The objective of this observation is to determine the nature of ridges on a crater floor. They may represent inverted terrain. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, inverted topography, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Terra Sabaea, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Shadowed gullies in Dunkasa Crater
Hide all you want, gullies! That shadow of Dunkasa Crater is no match for us, especially when we can use Photoshop to bring out your enhanced colors. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Dunkasa Crater, gullies, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, mass wasting, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Dunes dubbed Furya
Dunes dubbed Furya. Of course, these were dubbed by the suggester of the image, who clearly is a fan of “The Chronicles of Riddick.” Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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