Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Rabe Crater Dunes in Infrared


This daytime IR image shows part of the dune field on the floor of Rabe Crater. The dunes show up as brighter than the surrounding materials because they are warmer.

Orbit Number: 51157 Latitude: -43.6589 Longitude: 34.4001 Instrument: IR: Captured: 2013-06-26 05:32

Photo credit: NASA/JPL/Arizona State University

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