Tag Archives: craters

HiRISE: Edge of a complex crater

Posted on August 7, 2014 by rburnham

Edge of a complex crater; it’s so complex. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Intracrater dune changes

Posted on July 31, 2014 by rburnham

Intracrater dune changes. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Preserving ice from a vanished terrain

Posted on July 31, 2014 by rburnham

This HiRISE image shows what is termed a pedestal crater, so-called because the level of the surface adjacent to the crater is elevated relative to the surface of the surrounding terrain. The raised surface has patterns and a general outline … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Ancient lava field and its scars

Posted on July 24, 2014 by rburnham

An ancient lava field and its scars. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Lonar Crater

Posted on July 18, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 18, 2014. Today’s VIS image shows Lonar Crater. This crater has undergone very little modification since it formed, and so is one of the younger features in this region. More THEMIS Images of the … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Crater in Terra Sirenum

Posted on July 17, 2014 by rburnham

A crater in Terra Sirenum. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Impact crater in Isidis Planitia

Posted on July 9, 2014 by rburnham

This recent observation is the fifth time we’ve imaged this spot on Mars. We often re-image spots on the surface to search for, or track changes, due to active processes, such as migrating sand dunes. In this case, there isn’t … Continue reading →