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HiRISE: On the contemplation of the stratigraphy of another planet

Posted on February 8, 2018 by rburnham

On the contemplation of the stratigraphy of another planet. 255  km above the surface. This image uses the infrared-red-blue filter of the HiRISE camera. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Dipping layers in Promethei Terra

Posted on July 24, 2017 by rburnham

Dipping layers in Promethei Terra. (Not dipping dots.) Beautiful Mars series.

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Developing a stratigraphic column for Gale Crater’s floor

Posted on March 19, 2013 by rburnham

After more than 100 sols (Martian days) in Gale Crater, NASA’s Curiosity rover has driven some 500 meters (1,600 feet), traversing several rock units. A sketch of the crater floor’s geological history is emerging. On its half-kilometer drive from its … Continue reading →

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