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Tag Archives: Terra Sabaea
THEMIS: Naktong Vallis in Terra Sabaea
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 29, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a section of Naktong Vallis. Naktong Vallis is located in Terra Sabaea. Explore more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological subject.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, fluvial channels, fluvial erosion, fluvial landforms, Mars Odyssey, Naktong Vallis, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: A beveled circular feature
A beveled circular feature. This very interesting, beveled and flat circular surface is surrounded by craters. It is itself a pedestal crater or could it be a small ancient volcano? High resolution can afford us a closer look at the … Continue reading
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Tagged High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, landscape evolution, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, pedestal craters, Terra Sabaea, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Indus Vallis channel
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 15, 2019. This VIS image shows a small section of Indus Vallis. Indus Vallis is located in northern Terra Sabaea. Explore more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological subject.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, Indus Vallis, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea crater channel
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 13, 2019. Today’s VIS image has a channel dissecting a crater rim, flowing from the interior of a large crater into a smaller crater on the large crater’s floor. The two craters are unnamed … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Hills of Arena Colles
THEMIS Image of the Day, July 15, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows part of Arena Colles. The term colles means hills. Arena Colles is located on the margin where Terra Sabaea steps down in elevation into Utopia Planitia. Explore more … Continue reading
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Tagged Arena Colles, Arizona State University, ASU, crustal dichotomy, hills, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Utopia Planitia
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THEMIS: Scamander Vallis’ winding course
THEMIS Image of the Day, July 11, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a section of Scamander Vallis. Scamander Vallis is located in northern Terra Sabaea. Explore more THEMIS Images of the Day by geological subject.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Scamander Vallis, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Sharp-rimmed craters
THEMIS Image of the Day, June 27, 2019. This VIS image is located on plains between Terra Sabaea and Utopia Planitia. In this region craters and other depressions have sharp, narrow margins and rims. Explore more THEMIS Images of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, craters, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Utopia Planitia
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THEMIS: Rough ground in Nilosyrtis
THEMIS Image of the Day, June 11, 2019. Today’s VIS image is located on the margin of the Terra Sabaea highlands and the Nilosyrtis Mensae lowlands. The drop off is very steep – about 18,000 ft. This “edge” circles the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, crustal dichotomy, glacial deposits, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Nilosyrtis Mensae, periglacial processes, rock glaciers, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Renaudot Crater’s dunes in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 31, 2019. Today’s image shows part of the floor of Renaudot Crater, located on the margin between Terra Sabaea and Utopia Planitia. The small dark blue features at the top right corner of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, basaltic sand, dunes, false color, ice-rich mantling, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Renaudot Crater, sand dunes, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, Utopia Planitia
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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea landscape in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 30, 2019. Today’s false color image shows plains and unnamed craters in Terra Sabaea. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, false color, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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