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HiRISE: A dune field near Nili Patera
In this image many sand dunes are visible. They have an elongated crescent form and are called “barchan dunes.” They are formed by the continuous action of the wind, blowing in the same direction, giving this particular shape. The orientation … Continue reading
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Tagged dune field, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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Researchers pinpoint watery past on Mars
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a patch of land in an ancient valley on Mars that appears to have held water in the not-too-distant past. In doing so, they have pinpointed a prime target to begin searching for past … Continue reading
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Tagged aeolianite, dune field, groundwater, Lucaya Crater, sand dunes
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THEMIS: Dune field in Rabe Crater
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 6, 2016. Today’s VIS image shows a small part of the dune field on the floor of Rabe Crater. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dune field, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Rabe Crater, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Dark dunes over light-toned mega-ripples
Dark dunes over light-toned mega-ripples. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged active dunes, Beautiful Mars, dune field, dune ripples, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand ripples, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Proctor Crater dunes – false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, October 22, 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, color, dune field, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Proctor Crater, sand, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Pettit Crater – false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 17, 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 active dunes, Arizona State University, ASU, dune field, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Pettit Crater, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Keeler Crater dunes – false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 14, 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, dune field, dunes, haze, Mars Odyssey, NASA, sand dunes, Terra Sirenum, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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