Tag Archives: Thermal Emission Imaging System

THEMIS: Wind streaks near Meroe Patera

Posted on October 20, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 20, 2017. This image shows part of the dune field near Meroe Patera. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed that the dunes in this region are moving. Winds from the northeast (upper … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Dunes in Nili Patera

Posted on October 19, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 19, 2017. This is a false color image of part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed that the dunes in this region are moving. Winds are … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Nili Patera dunes in false color

Posted on October 18, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 18, 2017. This is a false color image of part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed that the dunes in this region are moving. Winds are … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Dunes in Syrtis Major

Posted on October 17, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 17, 2017. This image shows part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed that the dunes in this region are moving. Winds are blowing the dunes across … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Meroe and Nili Paterae in Syrtis Major

Posted on October 16, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, October 16, 2017. This image shows part of the Nili Patera dune field. High resolution imaging by other spacecraft has revealed that the dunes in this region are moving. Winds are blowing the dunes across … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Garden of Rubble in Coprates Chasma

Posted on September 29, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 29, 2017. This image is located in central Coprates Chasma. The floor of the chasma is covered by a complex deposit of material. This chaotic surface differs from most of the floor of the … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Swirled dunes at foot of Coprates canyon wall

Posted on September 28, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 28, 2017. This image is located in eastern Coprates Chasma. The image shows a relatively smooth floor, with a group of sand dune forms located against the wall of the chasma (bottom of image). … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Rough floor in Coprates Chasma

Posted on September 27, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 27, 2017. This image is located in central Coprates Chasma. The image shows multiple landslide features, which form the bright lobed shaped deposits at the bottom of the canyon cliff face (top of image). … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Badlands in Coprates Chasma

Posted on September 26, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 26, 2017. This image is located on the eastern side of Coprates Chasma, near Capri Chasma. The image shows multiple landslide features, which form lobed shaped deposits at the bottom of the canyon cliff … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Landslides and dunes in Coprates Chasma

Posted on September 25, 2017 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, September 25, 2017. This image is located on the eastern side of Coprates Chasma, near Capri Chasma. The image shows multiple landslide features, which form lobed shaped deposits at the bottom of the canyon cliff … Continue reading →

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