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THEMIS: Bamberg Crater dune field

Posted on August 14, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 14, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a small field of sand dunes on the floor of Bamberg Crater. At the top of the image is a small group of peaks forming a rough circle. … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Milankovic Crater dunes

Posted on June 4, 2018 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 4, 2018. Milankovic Crater is located in central Arcadia Planitia. This VIS image shows small dark sand dunes on the crater floor, and larger dunes within the central crater peak/pit feature. With a diameter … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Central pit crater

Posted on March 3, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, March 3, 2016. Today’s image shows an unnamed crater located northwest of Elysium Mons. This crater contains a central pit, which formed at the time of impact. The depth, diameter and central morphology of a … Continue reading →

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