HiRISE (NASA)
HiRISE is a high resolution camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (NASA). We take images of the surface of Mars. Based out of UArizona in Tucson.
Joined Aug 2018
HiRISE 3D: Possible Carbonate-Rich Terrain in Libya Montes
The rationale for this one: “Fills gap in HiRISE coverage where the best carbonate detection is located (Murphy’s law).”
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_042763_1835_ESP_043264_1835_RED
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
HiPOD 27 Jul 23: Dune Monitoring in Bopolu Crater
Meridiani Planum presents evidence of both ancient and modern active windblown bedforms. Assessing the activity of the active dark dunes in this area will be crucial for understanding the rate of Martian landscape evolution. Monitoring the activity of the dunes in this region will help to better characterize the landing environment from a geological and atmospheric point of view.
https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_073836_1770
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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HiRISE 4K: Slope Streak Monitoring in Tooting Crater
The science rationale for this observation was simple: “Need additional images to keep monitoring this slope streak site.” Okay!
Full cutout on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2oRFY5V
HiRISE 3D: A Low Mound East of Echus Chasma
Our science goal is to determine if flow units sourced from area and nearby possible low shield volcanoes. A DTM can help to measure height.
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_078784_1815_ESP_078929_1815_RED
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
HiPOD 26 Jul 23: No Devil in These Details
But there are layers in the details! Our science goal for this observation is to get a high resolution image to see more details about the light-toned deposits in this part of Iani Chaos. Could they be sulfates or other hydrated materials? Iani Chaos is a region of chaos terrain at the southern end of the Ares Vallis outflow channel.
https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_073876_1775
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
#Mars #science #NASA
HiClip mini 4K: Like unto the Aiel Waste
This image features a section of Gorgonum Chaos, a set of canyons that may once have contained a lake. Some of the first gullies on Mars were located here.
This is a non-narrated clip with ambient sound.
HiRISE 3D: Dune Monitoring in Terra Cimmeria
Sooner or later, and it’s usually later, there will be changes over time.
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_078934_1655_ESP_078868_1655_RED
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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HiPOD 25 Jul 23: Of RSL and ILD
Previous images of this area shows what appear to be recurring slope lineae (RSL) behavior coming from an interior layered deposit (ILD) on the north face. One image showed RSL, a follow-up indicated the RSL was not as lengthy, and another showed it as being subsequently longer. More images that show incremental changes are needed to confirm this as RSL. Additionally, these interior layered deposits might be composed of sulfate.
HiRISE 3D: Layered Materials on the Floor of Ritchey Crater
This has been one of the potential landing sites for the Mars Science Laboratory (now in Gale Crater), and high resolution was requested to assess the safety and evaluate the slopes.
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_041977_1515_ESP_042122_1515_RED
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
HiPOD 24 Jul 23: Where the Wind Blows
With this observation, we look at changes since 2010 and with other subsequent images that we have acquired of this area. Bidirectional wind regimes were detected here, so tighter imaging will help understand when east- or west-blowing winds dominate. Dunes are particularly suited to comprehensive planetary studies because they are abundant over a wide range of elevations and terrain types.
https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_073531_1380
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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HiRISE 10K: Light-Toned and Rugged
This image footprint shows us a stunning view of light-toned substrate and rocky outcrops.
Full cutout on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2oQDpHq
HiRISE 3D: Ridges and Cracks on a Crater Floor
The objective of this observation is to examine ridges and cracks on the floor of an impact crater, with many more details than the Context Camera image.
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_061884_1515_ESP_078778_1515_RED
HiPOD 21 Jul 23: Elysium Lava Plains and Craters
Unlike on Earth, there are lots of craters on this lava plain, and you might notice that some of the craters have dark interiors and a spray of darker material around them, but most don't. This difference is telling you something about the difference in age of these craters.
Made with HiRISE: Elyn Zimmerman
HiRISE images provide inspiration for this Los Angeles-based artist. Read the profile and view some of her work: https://www.uahirise.org/epo/made-with-hirise/zimmerman/
HiRISE 8K: On the Rim of Hale Crater
Possible clays may have been detected on the southeast rim. And the view is spectacular!
Full cutout on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2oQwsJi
HiRISE 3D: Steeply Mesmerizing
This image footprint shows us a small part of the caldera wall that is Pavonis Mons.
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_078561_1810_ESP_078851_1810_RED
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
HiPOD 20 Jul 23: Channel within a Valley in Northern Arabia Terra
The valley containing this channel measures 1.5 km across, while the channel itself spans just 200 m. Several rock layers are visible along the channel walls, and dunes fill the channel floor. The channel cuts back and forth across the valley floor, which suggests surface water was present in the valley over long time periods.
HiRISE 4K: Ripples within Slope Streak Beds
Recently formed slope streaks are typically darker than their surroundings and appear to fade (i.e., brighten) over time.
Full cutout on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2oQkzyF
NASA/JPL-Caltech/Arizona
#Mars #science #space #astronomy #geology
HiRISE 3D: From Valley to Inverted Channel
This terrain transitions from geologically older to younger, and there might have been a possible paleolake here.
https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_078924_2120_ESP_078858_2120_RED
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
#Mars #science
HiPOD 19 Jul 23: Pitted Mounds in Acidalia Planitia
This image in the Acidalia Planitia region of Mars shows numerous round hills that have a large circular depression on their tops. These pitted mounds may be ancient mud volcanoes that formed when liquid mud erupted from underground due to shaking from a nearby Marsquake.
HiRISE (NASA)
HiRISE is a high resolution camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (NASA). We take images of the surface of Mars. Based out of UArizona in Tucson.
Joined Aug 2018