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Tag Archives: MRO
HiRISE: Polygon variety pack
Polygon variety pack. The objective of this observation is to determine the nature of polygons of different sizes here in Gordii Dorsum. Who doesn’t like variety with his polygons? HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. [More at links]
Posted in Reports
Tagged Gordii Dorsum, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, polygonal terrain, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Layers and ridges along Huo Hsing Vallis
Layers and ridges along Huo Hsing Vallis. The objective of this observation is to examine layers and ridges along Huo Hsing Vallis. Layers are especially evident in buttes next to a crater. Many fine networks of ridges may be inverted … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged buttes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Huo Hsing Vallis, inverted topography, layers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, ridges, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Incipient chaos
Incipient chaos. The objective of this observation is to examine a possible early stage of chaos formation. The ground seems to be collapsing, forming mesas and a large channel that connects with Shalbatana Vallis. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged chaos, chaotic terrain, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Shalbatana Vallis, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Layers along a channel in Arabia Terra
Layers along a channel in Arabia Terra. The objective of this observation is to examine a set of dipping layers along the west wall of a channel. We are also able to see layers in the east wall of the … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged Arabia Terra, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, layered deposits, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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MARCI weather report, April 22-28, 2019
For the past week on Mars, numerous local-scale dust storms of varied size occurred along the southern highlands — below 50° S. latitude. Looking to the northern hemisphere, dust-lifting activity was more sporadic. A couple of arcuate (bow-shaped) dust storms … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged atmosphere, clouds, dust, 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: Majestic slopes and ridges
Majestic slopes and ridges. The objective of this observation is to take a closer look at recurring slope lineae-like features and confirm if they are actually present. Additionally, we previously had no HiRISE coverage of this particular spot. The sheer … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged Hebes Chasma, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, recurring slope lineae, ridges, RSL, University of Arizona
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MARCI weather report, April 15-21, 2019
Conditions poleward of 58° S were dusty as local storms continued to crop-up along the mid- to high-latitudes of Mars last week. Looking to the northern lowlands, a couple of long arcuate-shaped dust storms pressed southward over Acidalia near the … Continue reading
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Tagged atmosphere, clouds, dust, 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: Blocks and troughs
Blocks and troughs. This region in Margaritifer Chaos is located in a system of finger-like rifts and cracked surface stretching south from what appear to be three impact craters. The interaction/relation between these valleys and their neighboring craters could be … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged chaotic terrain, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Margaritifer Chaos, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, tectonics, troughs, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Side by side
Side by side. The objective of this observation is to examine a small channel that has cut through a crater north of Hellas Planitia. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. [More at links]
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Tagged channels, fluvial channels, Hellas Planitia, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Quite smoooooth
Quite smoooooth. Here in Deuteronilus Mensae, there is a smooth geologic unit overlying plains material. There are also slightly convex-up edges, polygonal patterns on the surface, and softened craters. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive. [More at links]