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Tag Archives: Ceti Mensa
HiRISE: North flank of Ceti Mensa
The north flank of Ceti Mensa. There is some possible soft-sediment deformation in this area. The region has attracted attention because its deep red color in images collected by the Viking Orbiter mission during the 1970s. Beautiful Mars series. [More … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Ceti Mensa, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand dunes, sedimentary deposits, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Layers to behold
Layers to behold. A scarp and more on layered deposits in Ceti Mensa. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Ceti Mensa, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layered deposits, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, scarps, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Window into the past
The layered sedimentary deposits inside the giant canyons of Mars have puzzled scientists for decades. These light toned deposits have fine, horizontal laminations that are unlike the rugged rim rock of the Valles Marineris. Various ideas for the origin of … Continue reading
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Tagged Candor Chasma, Ceti Mensa, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, ILDs, interior layered deposits, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sediments, University of Arizona, Valles Marineris
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THEMIS: Ceti Mensa false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, March 3, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Candor Chasma, Ceti Mensa, interior layered deposits, Mars Odyssey, NASA, sediments, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Valles Marineris
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HiRISE: Ceti Mensa
Ceti Mensa not Ceti Alpha V. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Ceti Mensa, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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