Tag Archives: sand

THEMIS: Polar dunes

Posted on August 12, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 12, 2014. The dunes in this VIS image are located right at the edge of the polar cap. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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Curiosity update: ‘On solid ground’

Posted on August 12, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 714, August 10, 2014, update on Curiosity from USGS Scientist Ryan Anderson: “The Sol 713 drive got us out of the sand and onto solid (albeit rocky) ground! For Sol 714, the plan is to drive the rest of … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘High road or low road?’

Posted on August 9, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 713, August 8, 2014, update on Curiosity from USGS Scientist Ryan Anderson: “The plan for Sol 713 is to do some brief ChemCam and Mastcam observations of a target called Thorndike, and then drive. The goal of the drive … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘Rover-sand interaction’

Posted on August 8, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 712, August 6, 2014, update on Curiosity from MSL Scientist Lauren Edgar: “Curiosity is still at the northern end of Hidden Valley, and the rover planners are trying to decide on the best approach for upcoming drives. The plan…” … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Polar dunes

Posted on August 8, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 8, 2014. The dunes in this VIS image are near the large dune field called Olympia Undae. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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Curiosity: Sol 711, August 6, 2014

Posted on August 7, 2014 by rburnham

Soft sand in Hidden Valley, caught with the MAHLI. NASA description: NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image using its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), located on the turret at the end of the rover’s robotic arm, on August 6, … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Polar dunes

Posted on August 6, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 6, 2014. The dunes in this VIS image are part of Olympia Undae. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Layers and sand in Schiaparelli Crater

Posted on July 31, 2014 by rburnham

Schiaparelli Crater is a 460 kilometer (286 mile) wide multi-ring structure. However, it is a very shallow crater, apparently filled by younger materials such as lava and/or fluvial and aeolian sediments. Most of the floor is covered by a thin … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Hyperboreae Undae

Posted on July 30, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 30, 2014. The dark, narrow band of sand dunes in this VIS image is called Hyperboreae Undae. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Channel with dark sediments

Posted on July 23, 2014 by rburnham

Channel with dark sediments in Terra Cimmeria. Beautiful Mars series.

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