Tag Archives: University of Arizona

HiRISE: Mesa in Gale Crater

Posted on August 21, 2018 by rburnham

A mesa in Gale Crater. This is an intriguing delta (?) within Gale Crater, and this is also the first time we’ve imaged it. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Candidate Mars 2020 landing site near Jezero Crater

Posted on August 20, 2018 by rburnham

Candidate landing site for 2020 mission near Jezero Crater. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Possible crater-related deposits near Oudemans Crater

Posted on August 17, 2018 by rburnham

Possible crater-related deposits near Oudemans Crater. According to the science rationale, this image was requested to help determine the origin of light-toned outcrops and other possible crater-related material. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Boundary of glacial-like flow on Arsia Mons

Posted on August 16, 2018 by rburnham

Boundary of glacial-like flow on Arsia Mons. The exposed bedrock layers on the eastern edge of this glacial-like formation are of scientific interest because they will allow us to understand the composition of the underlying bedrock. In addition, we are … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Semi-sinuous ridge and stratified material in Arabia Terra

Posted on August 15, 2018 by rburnham

Semi-sinuous ridge and stratified material in Arabia Terra. Looks like inverted stream channels that contributed to a lake or pond, with stratified sedimentary rock units in the depression. Important imaging for understanding how to best distinguish cratered, erosion-resistant sedimentary rock … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Exposed bedrock in Millochau Crater

Posted on August 14, 2018 by rburnham

Exposed bedrock in Millochau Crater. There are some very nice sediments here. The crater measures 115 kilometers in diameter and was named after French astronomer Gaston Millochau. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Ongoing dune activity in Ganges Chasma

Posted on August 14, 2018 by rburnham

Ongoing dune activity in Ganges Chasma. Beautiful Mars series. [More at links]

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HiRISE: Linear ridge network north of Antoniadi Crater

Posted on August 13, 2018 by rburnham

A linear ridge network to the north of Antoniadi Crater. The objective of this observation is to examine a linear ridge network. This network may have been a consequence of fluids raised along faults created by impacts. They have also … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: We’ll always have the South Pole

Posted on August 13, 2018 by rburnham

We’ll always have the South Pole. While the global dust storm has obscured much of the surface, we’ve still been able to get some good images of the polar region. Can you also spot the example of pareidolia here? Beautiful … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Source of flow east of Olympus Mons

Posted on August 10, 2018 by rburnham

Source of flow to the east of Olympus Mons. Here we see part of a linear depression with branching segments in Amazonian volcanic plains east of Olympus Mons. The flow source from this feature that exhibit volcanic and/or fluvial characteristics. … Continue reading →

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