Mars Odyssey THEMIS images - July 6-10, 2009

The following new images taken by the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) on the Mars Odyssey spacecraft are now available:

• Nirgal Vallis (Released 6 July 2009)
  This VIS image shows a portion of Nirgal Vallis and a scalloped tributary channel.
• Holden Crater (Released 7 July 2009)
  This daytime infrared image shows the dissection of the rim of Holden Crater by numerous channels.
• Polar Layers (Released 8 July 2009)
  The numerous layers of the south polar cap are shown in cross-section in this VIS image.
• Dust Devil Tracks (Released 9 July 2009)
  The plains of Planum Chronium shown in this VIS images are covered by hundreds of dust devil tracks.
• Rabe Crater (Released 10 July 2009)
  This daytime infrared image of Rabe Crater illustrates the warming effect of the sun on sand.