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Tag Archives: fluvial channels
HiRISE: Everchanging, neverchanging
Everchanging, neverchanging. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, fluvial channels, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Meandering channel on Hellas’ rim
The central portion of this image features a mildly-winding depression that was carved by water, likely around four billion years ago shortly after the Hellas basin formed following a giant asteroid or comet impact. Water would have flowed from the … Continue reading
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Tagged fluvial channels, Hellas Basin, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, meanders, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Evros Vallis
THEMIS Image of the Day, July 4, 2016. Today’s VIS image shows a small section of Evros Vallis. Evros Vallis is located in the northern part of Noachis Terra. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, Evros Vallis, fluvial channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Noachis Terra, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Nanedi Valles
THEMIS Image of the Day, June 16, 2016. This VIS image shows both branches of Nanedi Valles, close to the point where they join to form a single channel. Nanedi Valles is located in Xanthe Terra. More THEMIS Images of … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, fluvial channels, Mars Odyssey, Nanedi Valles, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Xanthe Terra
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THEMIS: Indus Vallis
THEMIS Image of the Day, June 15, 2016. This VIS image shows a portion of Indus Vallis. Indus Vallis is located in Terra Sabaea. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, fluvial channels, Indus Vallis, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Bedrock exposures on Uzboi Vallis floor
Bedrock exposures on the floor of Uzboi Vallis. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, fluvial channels, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona, Uzboi Vallis
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THEMIS: Terra Cimmeria channels
THEMIS Image of the Day, June 8, 2016. This VIS image shows one of the many unnamed channels in northern Terra Cimmeria. The channels are draining from the highland to the lower elevation of Elysium Planitia. More THEMIS Images of … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, fluvial channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Cimmeria, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Huo Hsing Vallis
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 31, 2016. This VIS image shows part of Huo Hsing Vallis, located on the northern margin of Terra Sabaea. Numerous channels are located in this region, draining the highland as the elevation drops down … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, fluvial channels, Huo Hsing Vallis, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Terra Sirenum – false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, April 25, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of the plains of Terra Sirenum. The THEMIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, fluvial channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sirenum, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, valley networks
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THEMIS: Granicus Valles channels
THEMIS Image of the Day, April 19, 2016. This VIS image shows a portion of Granicus Valles. Granicus Valles is just one of the many valley systems located west of the Elyisum volcanic complex. More THEMIS Images of the Day … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, Elysium Mons, fluvial channels, Granicus Valles, lava channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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