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THEMIS: Sand dunes – false color

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 29, 2016. Today’s false color image shows two large sand dunes. The dunes are the dark blue ridged features at the upper and lower right of the image. This image is located west of … Continue reading

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HiRISE: The changing sands

As of this date, MRO has been orbiting Mars for nine years. One benefit of MRO’s nearly three completed extended missions is the chance to see landscapes change over time. These barchan sand dunes are a case in point: these … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Crater – false color

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 25, 2016. Today’s false color image shows an unnamed crater located on the floor of the much larger Schiaparelli Crater. The dark blue material located in the topographic lows is basaltic sand. The THEMIS … Continue reading

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HiRISE: Erosion & deposition in Schaeberle Crater

Schaeberle Crater is a large, heavily-infilled crater with many interesting features. This image shows a window into the crater fill deposit, showcasing eroding bedrock and aeolian landforms. This pit is located near the geometric center of our image, making it … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Crater – false color

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 7, 2016. The THEMIS 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 of … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Noachis Terra – false color

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 30, 2015. The THEMIS 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 of … Continue reading

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HiRISE: Landforms in Schaeberle Crater

Landforms in Schaeberle Crater — Named after John Martin Schaeberle, an American astronomer (1853–1924). Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Sand filled crater, Medusae Fossae region

Sand filled crater in the Medusae Fossae region. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Barchan dune wonderland

Barchan dune wonderland — The dark spots are the result of sublimation. Beautiful Mars series.  

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THEMIS: Proctor Crater dunes – false color

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 22, 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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