Tag Archives: Terra Sabaea

THEMIS: Naktong Vallis in Terra Sabaea

Posted on August 29, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 29, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a section of Naktong Vallis. Naktong Vallis is located in Terra Sabaea. Explore more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological subject.

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HiRISE: A beveled circular feature

Posted on August 28, 2019 by rburnham

A beveled circular feature. This very interesting, beveled and flat circular surface is surrounded by craters. It is itself a pedestal crater or could it be a small ancient volcano? High resolution can afford us a closer look at the … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Indus Vallis channel

Posted on August 15, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 15, 2019. This VIS image shows a small section of Indus Vallis. Indus Vallis is located in northern Terra Sabaea. Explore more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological subject.

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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea crater channel

Posted on August 13, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 13, 2019. Today’s VIS image has a channel dissecting a crater rim, flowing from the interior of a large crater into a smaller crater on the large crater’s floor. The two craters are unnamed … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Hills of Arena Colles

Posted on July 15, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 15, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows part of Arena Colles. The term colles means hills. Arena Colles is located on the margin where Terra Sabaea steps down in elevation into Utopia Planitia. Explore more … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Scamander Vallis’ winding course

Posted on July 11, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 11, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a section of Scamander Vallis. Scamander Vallis is located in northern Terra Sabaea. Explore more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological subject.

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THEMIS: Sharp-rimmed craters

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 27, 2019. This VIS image is located on plains between Terra Sabaea and Utopia Planitia. In this region craters and other depressions have sharp, narrow margins and rims. Explore more THEMIS Images of the … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Rough ground in Nilosyrtis

Posted on June 11, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 11, 2019. Today’s VIS image is located on the margin of the Terra Sabaea highlands and the Nilosyrtis Mensae lowlands. The drop off is very steep – about 18,000 ft. This “edge” circles the … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Renaudot Crater’s dunes in false color

Posted on May 31, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, May 31, 2019. Today’s image shows part of the floor of Renaudot Crater, located on the margin between Terra Sabaea and Utopia Planitia. The small dark blue features at the top right corner of the … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea landscape in false color

Posted on May 30, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, May 30, 2019. Today’s false color image shows plains and unnamed craters in Terra Sabaea. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create … Continue reading →

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