Chasma Boreal Dunes

Scaled Image

Image Credit: NASA/JPL/ASU

About this image

The large sand sheets and dunes observed in this THEMIS image are located near the north pole of Mars. Changes in surface albedo across the image are likely due to variable thicknesses of dark sand that cover lighter surfaces. Layering of units is observed near the top of the image and is evidence to changing conditions throughout the geologic history of Mars.

Please see the THEMIS Data Citation Note for details on crediting THEMIS images. 

Context

Image ID: 
V04783003 (View data in Mars Image Explorer)
84.6153
340.881
4783
2003-01-12 00:58
Mon, 2003-02-03
VIS
1024 pixels (20 km)
3648 pixels (72 km)
0.01987 km/pixel
0.020015 km/pixel

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