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Tag Archives: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
HiRISE: Linear ridge network north of Antoniadi Crater
A linear ridge network to the north of Antoniadi Crater. The objective of this observation is to examine a linear ridge network. This network may have been a consequence of fluids raised along faults created by impacts. They have also … Continue reading
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Tagged Antoniadi Crater, Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, linear ridges, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: We’ll always have the South Pole
We’ll always have the South Pole. While the global dust storm has obscured much of the surface, we’ve still been able to get some good images of the polar region. Can you also spot the example of pareidolia here? Beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, south polar ice cap, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Source of flow east of Olympus Mons
Source of flow to the east of Olympus Mons. Here we see part of a linear depression with branching segments in Amazonian volcanic plains east of Olympus Mons. The flow source from this feature that exhibit volcanic and/or fluvial characteristics. … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava flows, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Olympus Mons, Tharsis, University of Arizona, volcanics
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HiRISE: Layers in a collapse trough near Aromatum Chaos
Layers in a collapse trough near Aromatum Chaos. Aromatum Chaos is a large depression, possibly formed due to a catastrophic flood event. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Aromatum Chaos, Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layered deposits, layers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, troughs, University of Arizona
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Mars CO2 ice cap throughout the martian year
This animation shows a side-by-side comparison of CO2 ice at the north (left) and south (right) Martian poles over the course of a typical year (two Earth years). This simulation isn’t based on photos; instead, the data used to create … Continue reading
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Tagged CO2 ice, Mars Climate Sounder, Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MCS, MRO, NASA, north polar ice cap, south polar ice cap, TES, Thermal Emission Spectrometer
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MARCI weather report, July 30-August 5, 2018
The planetary-encircling dust event continued to decay across Mars last week. Looking to the southern highlands, short-lived local-scale dust storms were observed over Solis-Sinai and along the seasonal south polar ice cap edge, which has retreated to ~65° S. latitude. … Continue reading
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Tagged atmosphere, clouds, dust, dust storms, global dust storms, haze, Malin Space Science Systems, MARCI, Mars Color Imager, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, MSSS, NASA, storms, weather, wind
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HiRISE: Impact crater on the Kasei Valles floor
An impact crater on the floor of Kasei Valles. This impact crater is on platy-ridged material on the floor of Kasei Valles. We might be able to distinguish between lava and mud in the area. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, impact craters, Kasei Valles, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Gullies in a crater in Acidalia Planitia
Gullies in a crater in Acidalia Planitia. The objective of this observation is to examine gullies on the north wall of a crater. The slope looks quite steep and the gullies are fairly straight. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Acidalia Planitia, Beautiful Mars, fluvial processes, gullies, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, linear gullies, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, mass wasting, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Flow over a crater rim in Daedalia Planum
A flow over a crater rim in far eastern Daedalia Planum. Lava flow over-topped crater rim and some lava poured down crater wall. Perhaps it is possible to use knowledge of crater rim, wall (slope), etc., as well as lava … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Daedalia Planum, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava flows, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Light-toned layered deposits along northeast Melas Chasma wall rock
Light-toned layered deposits along northeast Melas Chasma wallrock. With this image, we’re looking for layering and fracture patterns to understand deposition process. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, layered deposits, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Melas Chasma, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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