Tag Archives: Meridiani Planum

Mars Express: Rover craters

Posted on September 22, 2017 by rburnham

In the week of 18 September 2017, the low-resolution webcam on ESA’s Mars Express captured some impressive images from between 3000 km to 5000 km altitude. The image series is being used to calibrate the camera now that it has … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Meridiani Planum landforms

Posted on July 17, 2017 by rburnham

Meridiani Planum landforms. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: The White Cliffs of ‘Rover’

Posted on June 16, 2017 by rburnham

This image reminds us of the rugged and open terrain of a stark shore-line, perhaps of an island nation, such as the British Isles. A close-up in enhanced color produces a striking effect, giving the impression of a cloud-covered cliff … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Sinuous ridge with a meander

Posted on May 22, 2017 by rburnham

Sinuous ridge with a meander east of Meridiani Planum. Beautiful Mars series.

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Opportunity landing site in color

Posted on April 21, 2017 by rburnham

A new observation from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captures the landing platform that the rover Opportunity left behind in Eagle Crater more than 13 years and 27 miles (or 44 kilometers) ago. A series of bounces and tumbles after … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Recent crater & bedrock in Meridiani Planum

Posted on April 13, 2017 by rburnham

Recent crater and bedrock in Meridiani Planum. Beautiful Mars series.

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Opportunity: Geologically fresh crater

Posted on March 27, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4680, March 24, 2017. A relatively fresh crater from a small meteorite impact lies out on the sands of Meridiani, just west of the Endeavour Crater rim. (False color Pancam  reconstruction by Holger Isenberg.) For a larger version, click … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Surface textures in Sinus Meridiani

Posted on March 16, 2017 by rburnham

Surface textures in Sinus Meridiani. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Ancient eroded craters, Meridiani Planum

Posted on December 23, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 23, 2016. Today’s false color image shows eroded craters in northern Meridiani Planum. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Third image of Schiaparelli crash site

Posted on December 1, 2016 by rburnham

This is the third HiRISE image of the crash site of ESA’s Schiaparelli lander demonstration, and the second imaging capturing the lander site plus backshell and parachute in the central color stripe. [More at link]

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