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Dune Monitoring in Crater

Dune Monitoring in Crater

Frosty Dunes of an Impact Crater
This observation is one of three images requested from HiRISE at this location to monitor frost deposition, evolution and sublimation. The Context Camera was also requested as a “ride along” to assist with frost detection. Our image will also be used for detailed surface measurements.

ID: ESP_077070_2410
date: 4 January 2023
altitude: 310 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_077070_2410
NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
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Black & white is less than 5 km across; enhanced color is less than 1 km. For full observation details, visit the ID link.