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Tag Archives: Terra Sabaea
HiRISE: In the land of Terra Sabaea
In the land of Terra Sabaea. The rationale for this observation is to look at the fluvial features and diverse composition of the terrain. Terra Sabaea is fairly large and parts of it are found in five quadrangle regions of … Continue reading
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Tagged fluvial landforms, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiPOD, HiRISE, HiRISE Picture of the Day, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Terra Sabaea, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 7, 2019. Today’s false color image shows part of Terra Sabaea. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, false color, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Northern Terra Sabaea in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, March 25, 2019. This false-color VIS image shows part of northern Terra Sabaea. Blue tones in false-color images usually indicate basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, basaltic sand, false color, hills, Mars Odyssey, NASA, periglacial terrain, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, March 5, 2019. This false-color image is located between Terra Sabaea and Isidis Planitia basin. Blue tones in this band configuration indicate basaltic sands. The sands are more prevalent in the plains at the upper … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, basaltic sand, false color, Isidis Planitia, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Bedrock exposures in Terra Sabaea
Bedrock exposures in Terra Sabaea. Terra Sabaea extends from the Hellas impact basin to Utopia Planitia. It covers 4,700 kilometers at its broadest extent. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, bedrock, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Terra Sabaea, University of Arizona
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HiRISE: Ridges in Terra Sabaea crater
Ridges in Terra Sabaea. The objective of this observation is to determine the nature of ridges on a crater floor. They may represent inverted terrain. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, inverted topography, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Terra Sabaea, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea crater in false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 18, 2018. Part of a large crater fills the center of this VIS image. In this false color image the dark blue material is basaltic sand. The sands are located between the crater rim … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, basaltic sand, false color, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Basaltic sand amid hills in Terra Sabaea
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 14, 2018. Today’s VIS image shows part of northern Terra Sabaea, where hills are common. The blue tones are usually locations of basaltic sand. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, basaltic sand, false color, hills, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Mesas, plains, craters in Terra Sabaea
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 11, 2018. This VIS image shows part of Terra Sabaea, including plains, craters, and mesas. The dark blue tones often indicate locations of basaltic sands. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, basaltic sand, craters, false color, Mars Odyssey, mesas, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Terra Sabaea dark slope streaks
THEMIS Image of the Day, August 9, 2018. This VIS image is located in Terra Sabaea. The ridge near the right side of the image contains dark slope streaks. These features are thought to form by downslope movement of material … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, dark slope streaks, dust avalanches, Mars Odyssey, mass wasting, NASA, Terra Sabaea, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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