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Tag Archives: Atlantis Chaos
Rise and fall of Martian lakes
There is a wealth of evidence, collected over the past few decades, suggesting liquid water was abundant in the early history of Mars. However, the size, evolution, and duration of standing bodies of water such as lakes on Mars’ surface … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantis Chaos, Caralis Chaos, Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars, Context Camera, CRISM, CTX, DLR, Eridania Lake, ESA, European Space Agency, FU Berlin, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, High Resolution Stereo Camera, HiRISE, HRSC, lakes, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MEX, MRO, NASA, open-basin lakes, Simois Colles, University of Arizona
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HRSC: Atlantis Chaos flyover video
Explore the Atlantis Chaos region of Mars, in the Red Planet’s southern hemisphere. The video showcases a myriad of features that reflect a rich geological history. The tour takes in rugged cliffs and impact craters, alongside parts of ancient shallow, … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantis Chaos, chaos, chaotic terrain, DLR, ESA, European Space Agency, FU Berlin, High Resolution Stereo Camera, HRSC, Mars Express, MEX
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THEMIS: Atlantis Chaos false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 23, 2014. 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, Atlantis Chaos, chaotic terrain, color, groundwater, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, water
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HRSC: Chaos in Atlantis basin
Mars is peppered with craters. Scientists have deduced that the red planet is struck by around 200 meteoroids every year that dig out new craters. While some small craters are fresh, Mars has a great many that are much larger … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantis Chaos, chaos, chaotic terrain, DLR, ESA, European Space Agency, High Resolution Stereo Camera, HRSC, Mars Express, MEX
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HiRISE: Ridges in Atlantis (Chaos)
Ridges in Atlantis (Chaos). Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Atlantis Chaos, Beautiful Mars, chaos, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, ridges, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Layers exposed near Atlantis Chaos
Layers exposed near Atlantis Chaos. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Atlantis Chaos, Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sediments, University of Arizona
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HiRISE image: Hadrian’s Wall?
Beautiful Mars series: Hadrian’s Wall? Ridges and light-toned material north of Atlantis Chaos. More Beautiful Mars images.
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Tagged Atlantis Chaos, Beautiful Mars, chaos, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, ridges, University of Arizona
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