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Tag Archives: north polar sand sea
THEMIS: Olympia Undae
THEMIS Image of the Day, March 23, 2016. This VIS image shows a small portion of Olympia Undae, an extensive dune field near the north polar cap. This image was collected during summer, so the dunes are free of surface … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, north polar sand sea, Olympia Undae, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Ice amid polar dunes
Atypical landform among dunes in a polar erg — There is a very unusual ice formation apparently growing in a flat spot between dunes of the polar erg. Located on the actual dune material and not in the inter-dune material. Beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dunes, erg, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, ice, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, north polar sand sea, polar dunes, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Contact between polar ice & surroundings
Contact between polar ice and surrounding features. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dunes, frost, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, ice, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, north polar ice cap, north polar sand sea, sand, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Erosion & deposition in Schaeberle Crater
Schaeberle Crater is a large, heavily-infilled crater with many interesting features. This image shows a window into the crater fill deposit, showcasing eroding bedrock and aeolian landforms. This pit is located near the geometric center of our image, making it … Continue reading
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Tagged deposition, erosion, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, north polar sand sea, sand, Schaeberle Crater, TARs, transverse eolian ridges, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Hyperboreae Undae
THEMIS Image of the Day, January 15, 2016. Today’s VIS image shows part of Hyperboreae Undae, a dune field located between the north polar cap and Escorial Crater. This image was taken during northern spring and the dunes still have significant … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, frost, Hyperboreae Undae, Mars Odyssey, NASA, north polar sand sea, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Olympia Undae
THEMIS Image of the Day, November 12, 2015. This VIS image shows part of Olympia Undae, a large sand sea located near the north polar cap. This image was collected during northern spring. As the region warms in the sun, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Mars Odyssey, NASA, north polar sand sea, Olympia Undae, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Under the cliff
Under the cliff. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, north polar ice cap, north polar sand sea, sand, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Olympia Undae
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 25, 2014. The dunes in this VIS image are part of Olympia Undae. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, north polar sand sea, Olympia Undae, sand, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: More polar dunes
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 14, 2014. Today’s VIS image shows more of Olympia Undae, a large dune field located near the north polar cap. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, north polar sand sea, Olympia Undae, sand, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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