Tag Archives: sand dunes

THEMIS: Moreux Crater

Posted on January 18, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 18, 2016. This VIS image shows part of the central peak of Moreux Crater and the numerous sand dunes located on the crater floor. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Hyperboreae Undae

Posted on January 15, 2016 by rburnham

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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Curiosity update: ‘Aeolian paradise’

Posted on December 16, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1196-97, December 16, 2015, update from USGS scientist Lauren Edgar: On Sol 1194 Curiosity drove 47 m around the lee side of “Namib Dune.” The latest Navcam images reveal many beautiful aeolian features on the slipface and interdune deposits. … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Dunes and bedrock in Briault Crater

Posted on December 9, 2015 by rburnham

Dunes and bedrock in Briault Crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Sand dunes – false color

Posted on December 3, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 3, 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: Snowy dunes on another planet

Posted on November 23, 2015 by rburnham

Snowy dunes on another planet. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Dunes and Meroe Patera crater

Posted on November 12, 2015 by rburnham

Nothing stops the dunes. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Olympia Undae

Posted on November 12, 2015 by rburnham

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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THEMIS: Danielson Crater dunes – false color

Posted on November 2, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 2, 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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THEMIS: Bamberg Crater dunes – false color

Posted on October 27, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 27, 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 →

Posted in Reports | Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Bamberg Crater, dunes, Gwash Crater, Mars Odyssey, NASA, sand dunes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System | Comments Off

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