Tag Archives: Protonilus Mensae

Mapping potential sources of Mars water

Posted on March 6, 2019 by rburnham

Missions carrying humans to Mars will require on-site resources, and a project led by Planetary Science Institute (PSI) scientists Nathaniel Putzig and Gareth Morgan is mapping the availability of potential shallow water-ice sources across the surface of the Red Planet. … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: The slow charm of brain terrain

Posted on March 4, 2019 by rburnham

You are staring at one of the unsolved mysteries on Mars. This surface texture of interconnected ridges and troughs, referred to as “brain terrain” is found throughout the mid-latitude regions of Mars. (This image is in Protonilus Mensae.) This bizarrely … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Protonilus Mensae in false color

Posted on February 28, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 28, 2019. The hills in this false-color VIS image are part of Protonilus Mensae. These hills, located between the relative highlands of Terra Sabaea and the lowlands of Vastitas Borealis, most likely formed by … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Layers and flow features in Protonilus Mensae

Posted on April 20, 2018 by rburnham

Layers and flow features in Protonilus Mensae. Repeat image to look for glacial and periglacial changes. There are also some interesting superposition of glacial, polygon, gully, fan, and crevasse features. Who wants to take a hike? Beautiful Mars series. [More … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Multiple curved ridges, Protonilus Mensae

Posted on August 3, 2017 by rburnham

Multiple curved ridges at the end of a valley in Protonilus Mensae. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Flow on the side of a mesa in Protonilus Mensae

Posted on July 20, 2017 by rburnham

Flow on the side of a mesa in Protonilus Mensae. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Channeled valley east of Protonilus Mensae

Posted on June 29, 2016 by rburnham

Channelized valley east of Protonilus Mensae. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Layered features in Protonilus craters

Posted on December 1, 2014 by rburnham

Layered features in craters in Protonilus Mensa. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Flow in mesa valley in Protonilus Mensae

Posted on August 28, 2014 by rburnham

Flow leaving a mesa valley in Protonilus Mensae. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Protonilus Mensae

Posted on July 4, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 4, 2014. The hills in this VIS image are part of Protonilus Mensae, located on the northern margin of Terra Sabaea. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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