Reefa Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Mars is just as magnificent as it is mysterious — that's no secret. But how often do you get an up-close-and-personal look at the planet in all its beauty? Thanks to the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, we now have an unrivaled view of the planet, from its dunes all the way to its clouds. Ahead, check out some of the most stunning images along with descriptions from the HiRISE team at the University of Arizona. The best part is you can make these incredible pictures your desktop wallpaper. Just download away! "The linearity of the volcanic vent shown in this HiRISE image, in conjunction with evidence of lava flow from the vent, suggests control by combined volcano-tectonic processes." "Sand dunes like these seen in this image have been observed to creep slowly across the surface of Mars through the action of the wind. These are a particular type of dune called a 'barchan,' which forms when the wind blows in one direction (here, east to west) for long periods of time. Barchan dunes are common on Mars and in the desert regions of the Earth." "This image covers part of the floor of a large ancient impact crater, near the western rim. The subimage shows layered deposits, many with distinct colors (the colors are enhanced or exaggerated). These layers have a morphology similar to that seen elsewhere on Mars in obvious alluvial fans where channels emerge into craters." "What we see are thin condensate clouds moving relative to surface features. They appear to move 200 meters distance over the 0.1855 second between the infrared and blue-green imaging, or 1.08 kilometers per second!" "This site along a Coprates Chasma ridge shows what are called recurring slope lineae (or RSL) on generally north-facing slopes in northern Summer/southern Winter." "Oxus Patera is an ancient, eroded depression in northern Arabia Terra. It is not known how Oxus Patera formed, though it has been suggested that the feature represents an ancient caldera formed through collapse and explosive volcanism.""This image shows numerous dark shapes and bright spots on a sand dune in the Northern polar regions of Mars. The bright spots are carbon dioxide frost. On Mars, the main atmospheric component is carbon dioxide, which circulates seasonally between the atmosphere and the polar regions. One of the reasons that permit this process is the fact that temperatures on Mars are much colder than on Earth, which allows carbon dioxide frost to condense on the surface in winter."The bright spots are carbon dioxide frost. On Mars, the main atmospheric component is carbon dioxide, which circulates seasonally between the atmosphere and the polar regions. One of the reasons that permit this process is the fact that temperatures on Mars are much colder than on Earth, which allows carbon dioxide frost to condense on the surface in winter."Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrbingStorm Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Wow very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintas Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Amazing pics indeed :)Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humble3d Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thank you... There may be more water on Mars ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kn_andre Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Science is Wonderful ................... Wow ...... :huh: :huh: :huh: :mellow: Cheers for Sharing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCross Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Imagine how much gold and petrol is siting just beneath that crust. It won't take too many years from now on until we'll see mill built on the surface of those planets. The scientific part is just a cover up for what they realy want to do. Edited February 5, 2014 by AlexCross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeover Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Mars our future planet :)Nice share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Imagine how much gold and petrol is siting just beneath that crust. It won't take too many years from now on until we'll see mill built on the surface of those planets. The scientific part is just a cover up for what they realy want to do.I seriously hope it doesn't come to that but if trends continue and we get the technology together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCross Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) I seriously hope it doesn't come to that but if trends continue and we get the technology together... Well, my opinion is that it's pretty obviously that there isn't any life on Mars, Moon or any other planet where they send robots or where they landed. So why are they so curious about those planets? If there's no life it means that we cannot live there. So there's no point to continue studying those planets so closely. Since the Moon is made from the same rock as the Earth, since at the beginning the Moon and the Earth were 1 planet together, beneath the Moon crust must be the same material as beneath the Earth. But since water came from space, from the meteorites after the Earth broke in 2 pieces, the Moon is/was water less.We are running low on petrol, they will try to find another way to get it , since the natural process lasts thousands of years. Exploring the other planets is the only answer, because they don't need anyone permission to drill. So they can drill wherever they want. Edited February 5, 2014 by AlexCross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Imagine how much gold and petrol is siting just beneath that crust. It won't take too many years from now on until we'll see mill built on the surface of those planets. The scientific part is just a cover up for what they realy want to do.There would be no petroleum on/under Mars as it is a fossil fuel which are made up of organic materials - i.e. dead plants and animals. If they did find petroleum under Mars' surface they would know for sure that Mars once had some type of life. B)@ F3dupsk1Nup very nice pics. Edited February 5, 2014 by locoJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCross Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Imagine how much gold and petrol is siting just beneath that crust. It won't take too many years from now on until we'll see mill built on the surface of those planets. The scientific part is just a cover up for what they realy want to do.There would be no petroleum on/under Mars as it is a fossil fuel which are made up of organic materials - i.e. dead plants and animals. If they did find petroleum under Mars' surface they would know for sure that Mars once had some type of life. B)@ F3dupsk1Nup very nice pics.Every planet that is not formed from gases(solar nebula) had one time in their life water, since all the planet were formed by hiting another planet and grow bigger, so Mars was hit many times with ice meteorits sometimes in it's life. Since life is found in the most extreme condition on Earth, Mars in the past sustained life too.How was Mars formed :Mars was formed as small objects in the solar system began to clump together. This took about 100,000 years. Mars grew, and the force of gravity pulled in more objects. The heat caused by the impact of these objects eventually created the different layers of the planet. Gases were released as the planet cooled, and that created the atmosphere. Then, Mars started to get hit by meteors. Some of them created huge craters. This also happened on Earth and the moon at about the same time. The inner part of Mars was very hot and that caused volcanoes to develop and erupt. When the planet finally cooled the atmosphere became thinner Edited February 5, 2014 by AlexCross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefa Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 @locoJoe Thanks m8 and thanks to everyone else..Glad you all enjoyed them as much as me..Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nIGHT Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hey, I'm not in any of those pictures. :( They should announce when they going to have a picture session. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 A Spectacular New Crater Shows The Hostile Face Of Mars Posted Today 6pm AESTfrom same HiRISEhttp://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/02/a-spectacular-new-crater-shows-the-hostile-face-of-mars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kn_andre Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hey, I'm not in any of those pictures. :( They should announce when they going to have a picture session. ;)LoL ... :D :D :D :D :D Nice one ....... :lol: :lol: :lol: .. Actually you are right on the money .. You made a Legitimate Point and i Agree with you ... Yeah, you deserve to be on those Pictures ... :) :) :) .. We should all be on the look out .. If i ever get Info of when next they will be going to Shoot some new pictures, i will give you a Heads Up ..... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ... Take care and Enjoy your Day ... Cheers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanon Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Imagine how much gold and petrol is siting just beneath that crust. It won't take too many years from now on until we'll see mill built on the surface of those planets. The scientific part is just a cover up for what they realy want to do.I seriously hope it doesn't come to that but if trends continue and we get the technology together... Better there than here. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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