Tag Archives: Ceti Mensa

HiRISE: North flank of Ceti Mensa

Posted on November 2, 2018 by rburnham

The north flank of Ceti Mensa. There is some possible soft-sediment deformation in this area. The region has attracted attention because its deep red color in images collected by the Viking Orbiter mission during the 1970s. Beautiful Mars series. [More … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Layers to behold

Posted on June 19, 2018 by rburnham

Layers to behold. A scarp and more on layered deposits in Ceti Mensa. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Window into the past

Posted on October 23, 2017 by rburnham

The layered sedimentary deposits inside the giant canyons of Mars have puzzled scientists for decades. These light toned deposits have fine, horizontal laminations that are unlike the rugged rim rock of the Valles Marineris. Various ideas for the origin of … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Ceti Mensa false color

Posted on March 3, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, March 3, 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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HiRISE: Ceti Mensa

Posted on October 8, 2014 by rburnham

Ceti Mensa not Ceti Alpha V. Beautiful Mars series.

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