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USGS SIM 3489: Geologic Map of MTM −10022 and −15022 Quadrangles, Morava Valles and Margaritifer Basin, Mars
By: Sharon A. Wilson, John A. Grant, and Kevin K. Williams
USGS SIM 3489: Geologic Map of MTM −10022 and −15022 Quadrangles, Morava Valles and Margaritifer Basin, Mars
By: Sharon A. Wilson, John A. Grant, and Kevin K. Williams
the Virtual MRCTR lab is available for GIS and planetary mapping support every Wednesday from 9 am - 12 pm pacific time
the Virtual MRCTR lab is available for GIS and planetary mapping support every Wednesday from 9 am - 12 pm pacific time
Originally posted on the raw images page for the Curiosity Mars rover. Description from that page: This image was taken by Left Navigation Camera onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3556 (2022-08-07 22:18:18 UTC).
Originally posted on the raw images page for the Curiosity Mars rover. Description from that page: This image was taken by Left Navigation Camera onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3556 (2022-08-07 22:18:18 UTC).
This image is the front of a poster made by NASA to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Curiosity rover's landing on Mars. The original poster is available from NASA here.
NASA's original text is copied below:
This image is the front of a poster made by NASA to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Curiosity rover's landing on Mars. The original poster is available from NASA here.
NASA's original text is copied below:
Image from Left Navigation Camera onboard Curiosity, on Sol 3536. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
Image from Left Navigation Camera onboard Curiosity, on Sol 3536. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
This image was taken by Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3513 (2022-06-24 15:35:54 UTC).
This image was taken by Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3513 (2022-06-24 15:35:54 UTC).
This image was taken by Front Hazard Avoidance Camera (Front Hazcam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3512 (2022-06-23 19:00:25 UTC).
This image was taken by Front Hazard Avoidance Camera (Front Hazcam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3512 (2022-06-23 19:00:25 UTC).
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image using its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm, on June 22, 2022, Sol 3511 of the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, at 16:46:15 UTC.
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image using its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm, on June 22, 2022, Sol 3511 of the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, at 16:46:15 UTC.
Illustration of Earth (left) and asteroid Eros (right), with a starry space background. Photo Credit: NASA
Illustration of Earth (left) and asteroid Eros (right), with a starry space background. Photo Credit: NASA
Figure from the Planetary Defense Conference Abstract showing the potential dispersal of asteroid outfall from an impact in Colorado.
Figure from the Planetary Defense Conference Abstract showing the potential dispersal of asteroid outfall from an impact in Colorado.
In the photo, Glen, Greg, and Tim are monitoring the equipment. Under the cover, the thermal camera is observing the outcrop, with solar panels powering that camera and our computers.
In the photo, Glen, Greg, and Tim are monitoring the equipment. Under the cover, the thermal camera is observing the outcrop, with solar panels powering that camera and our computers.
Partial view of the "NightVisions: Cultural Interpretations of the Night Sky" exhibit in honor of Carolyn Shoemaker.
Partial view of the "NightVisions: Cultural Interpretations of the Night Sky" exhibit in honor of Carolyn Shoemaker.
A simple esker that was recently exposed near the ice margin in Iceland.
A simple esker that was recently exposed near the ice margin in Iceland.
Lauren Edgar, a research geologist with the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, setting up a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (ground-based LiDAR) to acquire detailed topographic information for a complex esker system. The Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is visible in the background.
Lauren Edgar, a research geologist with the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, setting up a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (ground-based LiDAR) to acquire detailed topographic information for a complex esker system. The Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is visible in the background.
Lauren Edgar, a research geologist with the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, uses a hand lens to identify minerals in a sample from a complex esker in Iceland.
Lauren Edgar, a research geologist with the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, uses a hand lens to identify minerals in a sample from a complex esker in Iceland.
Researchers from the USGS, NASA, and NAU gather around a small simple esker and ephemeral lake deposits. The team used sedimentology, geochemistry, and remote sensing to characterize these features on Earth before comparing them to Mars.
Researchers from the USGS, NASA, and NAU gather around a small simple esker and ephemeral lake deposits. The team used sedimentology, geochemistry, and remote sensing to characterize these features on Earth before comparing them to Mars.
Kristen Bennett setting up a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (ground-based LiDAR) to acquire detailed topographic information for a complex esker system. The Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is visible in the background.
Kristen Bennett setting up a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (ground-based LiDAR) to acquire detailed topographic information for a complex esker system. The Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is visible in the background.
Asteroid approaching Earth, computer artwork by Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Corbis.
Asteroid approaching Earth, computer artwork by Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Corbis.
This image was taken by Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3361. Credits: Download image ›
This image was taken by Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3361. Credits: Download image ›
Image of a fossilized hydrothermal system in the Verde Valley, north-central Arizona
Read more about this location in the Verde Valley interactive field guide.
Image of a fossilized hydrothermal system in the Verde Valley, north-central Arizona
Read more about this location in the Verde Valley interactive field guide.
Photo of Tim Titus operating laptop while caving. The instrument near the laptop is used to record temperature and relative humidity.
Photo of Tim Titus operating laptop while caving. The instrument near the laptop is used to record temperature and relative humidity.