Tag Archives: erosion

THEMIS: Galle Crater floor

Posted on February 5, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 5, 2015. The unusual texture seen in this image of Galle Crater is likely layered deposits that have been eroded. There are small dune and windstreak features in this image, indicating that winds are … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Sculpted land in Becquerel Crater

Posted on February 2, 2015 by rburnham

A sculpted land in Becquerel Crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Ganges Chasma false color

Posted on January 23, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 23, 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: Eroding terrain in Arabia Terra

Posted on December 23, 2014 by rburnham

This image, approximately 1.5 x 3 kilometers, shows a sample of eroded Martian terrain in Arabia Terra. At one time this was a flat smooth terrain, but over time it has been eroded (most likely by the wind) forming depressed, … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Antoniadi Crater false color

Posted on December 22, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 22, 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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HiRISE: Work of the Ages

Posted on May 21, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series. The work of the ages. More Beautiful Mars images.

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HiRISE: Layering in Danielson Crater

Posted on May 21, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series. Layering in Danielson Crater. More Beautiful Mars images.

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HiRISE: Terrain with branch-like features

Posted on May 19, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series. Terrain with branch-like features. More Beautiful Mars images.

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Curiosity: Sol 601, April 15, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by rburnham

Delicately eroded rock (center foreground) at the foot of Mount Remarkable, as imaged by the Mastcam using its 100mm lens. NASA description: This image was taken by Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 601 (2014-04-15 15:00:08 UTC). … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Down in the trenches

Posted on April 15, 2014 by rburnham

Beautiful Mars series. Down in the trenches. More Beautiful Mars images.

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