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Tag Archives: Proctor Crater
HiRISE: Proctor Crater dune field
Proctor Crater dune field. The dune field here in Proctor Crater is about 35 x 65 kilometers in size, and was one of the first sand dune fields ever recognized on Mars based on Mariner 9 images. HiRISE Picture of … Continue reading
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Tagged dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Proctor Crater, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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Mars Express: Dark dust devil tracks
The winds of Mars are responsible for myriad features across the planet’s surface – including the dark dunes and wispy, filament-like streaks seen in this image from ESA’s Mars Express. The intriguing features shown here are ‘dust devil’ tracks: as … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazonis Planitia, Argyre Planitia, Chalcoporos Rupes, DLR, dust devil tracks, dust devils, ESA, European Space Agency, FU Berlin, Hellas Basin, High Resolution Stereo Camera, HRSC, Mars Express, MEX, Noachis Terra, Proctor Crater, Russell Crater
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THEMIS: Tapestry of dunes in Proctor Crater
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 14, 2018. This VIS image shows part of the extensive dune field on the floor of Proctor Crater. Proctor Crater is located in Noachis Terra. See more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Noachis Terra, Proctor Crater, sand dunes, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: False-color dunes in Proctor Crater
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 30, 2018. Today’s false-color image shows the floor of Proctor Crater, including the large dune field. Basaltic sands are typically blue in false-color images. Proctor Crater is located in Noachis Terra. The THEMIS VIS … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, false color, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Noachis Terra, Proctor Crater, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Down in Proctor Crater
Down in Proctor Crater. Proctor Crater is 168 kilometers in diameter, and its massive dune field has been imaged by us for several years to track changes over time. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, dunes, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Proctor Crater, sand dunes, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Proctor Crater floor in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, June 2, 2017. Today’s false color image shows part of Proctor Crater in Noachis Terra. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Proctor Crater, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Sheet of sand dunes in Proctor Crater
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 10, 2017. This VIS image shows a portion of the dune sheet and other dune forms on the floor of Proctor Crater. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Proctor Crater, sand dunes, sand sheets, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Dune sheet in Proctor Crater
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 5, 2017. Today’s false color image shows part of the sand sheet with surface dune forms located on the floor of Proctor Crater. Proctor Crater is located in Noachis Terra. The THEMIS VIS camera … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Noachis Terra, Proctor Crater, sand dunes, sand sheets, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Proctor Crater’s sheet of sand dunes
THEMIS Image of the Day, April 21, 2017. Today’s false color image shows a portion of the large sand sheet with surface dune forms located on the floor of Proctor Crater in Noachis Terra. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Proctor Crater, sand dunes, sand sheets, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Waves of dunes on Proctor Crater floor
THEMIS Image of the Day, March 8, 2017. This VIS image shows the large dune field located on the floor of Proctor Crater in Noachis Terra. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dunes, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Noachis Terra, Proctor Crater, sand seas, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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