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THEMIS: Youngish crater in Noachis Terra

Posted on November 29, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 29, 2018. This VIS image shows half of an unnamed crater in Noachis Terra. The complex rim and rough floor are indicative of a relatively young crater. With time and erosion, craters fill in … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Fresh impact near Airy Crater

Posted on October 10, 2018 by rburnham

A fresh impact near Airy Crater. By “fresh,” we are speaking in geological terms, of course, as this impact did not occur in our lifetimes. But we can still see the rim and the ejecta around the crater fairly well. This … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Youthful dark-rayed crater with boulders

Posted on January 27, 2017 by rburnham

A youthful dark rayed crater with boulders. Beautiful Mars series.

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