Tag Archives: Tharsis

THEMIS: Ascraeus Mons false color

Posted on January 6, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 6, 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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THEMIS: Hecates Tholus false color

Posted on December 30, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 30, 2014. 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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THEMIS: Arsia Mons false color

Posted on December 3, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 3, 2014. This false color image shows part of the summit caldera of Arsia Mons. The mottled bluish tones are from clouds. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Lava flows

Posted on October 17, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 17, 2014. This VIS image shows lava flows near Arsia Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Pavonis Mons

Posted on September 11, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 11, 2014. Today’s VIS image shows part of the western flank of Pavonis Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Lava channel

Posted on September 1, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 1, 2014. The lava flows and channel in this VIS image are located on the eastern margin of Olympus Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Dust ridges in Tharsis

Posted on August 26, 2014 by rburnham

Dust ridges in Tharsis; the length of the top ridge in the full-resolution closeup is about 293 meters (961 feet). Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Streakers on Mars

Posted on August 11, 2014 by rburnham

Streakers on Mars. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Ascraeus Mons

Posted on August 11, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 11, 2014. The lava flows in today’s VIS image are part of Ascraeus Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Leveed lava channels on Olympus Mons

Posted on August 7, 2014 by rburnham

Leveed lava channels on Olympus Mons. Beautiful Mars series.

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