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Tag Archives: High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment
HiRISE: North flank of Ceti Mensa
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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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Ceti Mensa, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, sand dunes, sedimentary deposits, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Geyser season
Springtime in the South Polar region of Mars is a season of exciting activity. The thick coating of carbon dioxide ice that accumulated over the winter begins to sublimate (turn to vapor) as the sun rises higher in the sky … Continue reading
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Tagged CO2 ice, CO2 jets, geysers, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, south polar ice cap, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: A caldera’s steep slopes
This image shows part of the steep wall of the caldera (a large volcanic crater) at the top of Ascraeus Mons, one of Mars’ giant volcanoes. We can see chutes carved into the soft dust that has built up on … Continue reading
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Tagged Ascraeus Mons, calderas, gullies, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona, volcanics
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HiRISE: An ExoMars landing site
HiRISE plays an important role in finding suitable landing sites for future rover missions. Scientists have narrowed down the candidate landing sites for the upcoming European ExoMars rover mission to two regions: the plains of Oxia and Mawrth Vallis. Images … Continue reading
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Tagged ESA, European Space Agency, ExoMars, ExoMars 2020, ExoMars 2020 rover, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, landing sites, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mawrth Vallis, MRO, NASA, Oxia Planum, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Curving pits and ridges
This terrain is unusual for the South Polar region of Mars, with a set of curved ridges of unknown origin. Small pits are present, often concentrated on the ridges, that may have resulted from sublimation of ice. [More at link]
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Tagged High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, periglacial processes, periglacial terrain, south polar region, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Possible rock falls on steep slopes
Possible rock falls on steep slopes in Cerberus Fossae. Our goal here is to take “before” images at HiRISE resolution in order to identify fresh rockfalls that might be able to be associated with seismic events or Marsquakes detected by … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Cerberus Fossae, faulting, graben, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, InSight, Interior Exploration Using Seismic Investigations Geodesy and Heat Transport, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, marsquakes, MRO, NASA, seismicity, tectonics, University of Arizona, volcanics
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HiRISE: Like a lonely little isle
Like a lonely little isle. This image is in Mamers Valles, which is a winding canyon in the north of Mars, about 1000 kilometers in length. It likely formed about 3.8 billion years ago. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mamers Valles, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Monitoring frost in Corozal Crater
Monitoring frost in Corozal Crater. Corozal Crater has both active gullies and recurring slope lineae. We are monitoring the evolution of seasonal frost, which is the likely trigger for gully activity. Never mind the hulking shadow at the left. Beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Corozal Crater, frost, gullies, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, recurring slope lineae, RSL, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Bedrock exposures in the highlands
Bedrock exposures in the highlands. The bedrock here is ancient. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, bedrock, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Noachis Terra, Southern Highlands, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Pitted cone & wrinkle ridge, Aurorae Chaos
Pitted cone crosscut by a wrinkle ridge in Aurorae Chaos. These are possible mud or igneous volcanoes. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Aurorae Chaos, Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, pitted cones, pitted mounds, pseudocones, University of Arizona
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