Tag Archives: Mars Odyssey

THEMIS: Lunae Mensa in Kasei Valles

Posted on September 17, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 17, 2018. Today’s image shows a portion of Kasei Valles. The plateau in the center of the image is called Lunae Mensa. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Basaltic sand amid hills in Terra Sabaea

Posted on September 14, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 14, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of northern Terra Sabaea, where hills are common. The blue tones are usually locations of basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Dunes and Escorial Crater ejecta in false color

Posted on September 13, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 13, 2018. The ‘brown’ in this VIS image is part of the ejecta surrounding Escorial Crater. The material of the ejecta blanket is much more resistant to local winds and remains as a plateau … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Siton Undae dunes in false color

Posted on September 12, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 12, 2018. The blue features in this VIS image are sand dunes located near Escorial Crater and the north polar cap. The dune field is called Siton Undae. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Mesas, plains, craters in Terra Sabaea

Posted on September 11, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 11, 2018. This VIS image shows part of Terra Sabaea, including plains, craters, and mesas. The dark blue tones often indicate locations of basaltic sands. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: False-color Nili Fossae

Posted on September 10, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 10, 2018. This image shows a small section of Nili Fossae. The darker blue tones are usually indications of basaltic sands. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Storm clouds over Utopia

Posted on September 7, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 7, 2018. This VIS image shows the cloud tops of a large storm over Utopia Planitia. The clouds are composed mainly of dust and completely hide the surface. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: False color on Thaumasia Planum and Coracis Fossae

Posted on September 6, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 6, 2018. Today’s VIS image is located on the margin between Thaumasia Planum and Coracis Fossae. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Ophir Chasma in false color

Posted on September 5, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 5, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of Ophir Chasma, where landslide debris mingles with probable sediments from long-vanished lakes. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: False colors on Terra Cimmeria

Posted on September 4, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 4, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows plains and craters in Terra Cimmeria. The THEMIS VIS 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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