Tag Archives: Pollack Crater

THEMIS: Not white, not rock

Posted on April 17, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, April 17, 2019. This VIS image shows part of the floor of Pollack Crater. First imaged by Mariner 9, the high contrast between the crater floor and the bright feature, led to the informal name … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Mound in Pollack Crater

Posted on January 24, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 24, 2017. This VIS image shows part of the bright material on the floor of Pollack Crater. Erosion by wind action has sculpted the material, forming the linear features that run from bottom right … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Pollack Crater – false color

Posted on September 16, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 16, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: “White Rock” in Pollack Crater

Posted on April 28, 2015 by rburnham

“The camera basically is a license to explore.” ― Jerry Uelsmann. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Pollack Crater false color

Posted on January 16, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 16, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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