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Curiosity update: Finishing at Stop 1

Posted on February 10, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 1603, February 9, 2017, update by USGS scientist Ryan Anderson: Yesterday’s plan went well, and ChemCam has run all of the planned diagnostics and will be back in action tomorrow! Similar to yestersol’s plan, the Sol 1603 plan begins … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Zooming in on Bagnold sands

Posted on February 8, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 1603, February 8, 2017. Three MAHLI views of one patch of Bagnold Dunes sand. As the instrument steps in, each successive image lies nested in the center of the previous one. The final view at bottom shows well-rounded and … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Dune field in Dulovo Crater

Posted on November 25, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 25, 2016. Today’s false color image shows the dunes on the floor of Dulovo Crater. The blue tint indicates that the sand grains are particles of basaltic rock. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: False color on Terra Sabaea

Posted on November 18, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 18, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of Terra Sabaea. This area lies to the west of the Isidis Planitia impact basin, and near one of the candidate landing sites (Jezero Crater) for … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Northern Gale Crater in false color

Posted on November 14, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, November 14, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of the interior mound of material within Gale Crater. The dark blue material is most likely basaltic sand. Gale Crater is the home of Curiosity Rover. The … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Sandy patches ahead

Posted on November 1, 2016 by rburnham

Sol 1507, November 1, 2016. As Curiosity continues its trek toward Mt. Sharp, the Navcam shows the rover is approaching terrain with increasing numbers of wind-rippled patches of sand. Not too much farther ahead these will grow in size and … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Sand deposit in Firsoff Crater

Posted on October 13, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 13, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of the interior deposit in Firsoff Crater. The dark blue material is most likely basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Just rise above it

Posted on August 22, 2016 by rburnham

Just rise above it. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Dunes on floor of Juventae Chasma

Posted on August 19, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 19, 2016. Today’s image shows part of the southern margin of Juventae Chasma. Also visible are sand dunes located on the floor of the canyon. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Margaritifer Terra – false color

Posted on June 27, 2016 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 27, 2016. Today’s false color image shows part of Margaritifer Terra. Dark blue in this band configuration often equates with sand or basaltic materials. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from … Continue reading →

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