Mars Odyssey THEMIS images - June 29-July 3, 2009

The following new images taken by the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) on the Mars Odyssey spacecraft are now available:
  • Lycus Sulci (Released 29 June 2009)
    Dark slope streaks are common in Lycus Sulci.
  • Lipik Channels (Released 30 June 2009)
    This daytime infrared image clearly shows the multitude of channels dissecting the rim of Lipik Crater.
  • Polar Dune (Released 1 July 2009)
    A large sand sheet with surface dune forms is located on the floor of this crater near the south pole.
  • Dunes (Released 2 July 2009)
    Small, dark dunes are found on the floor of this crater near Meridiani Planum.
  • Dust Devil Tracks (Released 3 July 2009)
    Faint dust devil tracks can be seen in the VIS image.

 

Source: Arizona State University
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