Ground-based infrared spectra of Mars, 2003 (IRTF CSHELL and Keck NIRSPEC)

Ground-based infrared spectra of Mars, 2003 (IRTF CSHELL and Keck NIRSPEC): map

High-resolution spectra across the planet's disc that showed methane lines in plumes over Terra Sabae, Nili Fossae and Syrtis Major. Zahnle and others later argued the lines could be telluric.

NASA/Trent Schindler, 2003. Public domain

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DocumentMumma and colleagues · doi.org · 2009 · publisherPrimary source: Strong Release of Methane on Mars in Northern Summer 20032 steps from the original

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MapNASA/Trent Schindler · commons.wikimedia.org · 2009-01-15 · Public domain (US government work)2 steps from the original

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Where it was made

Mauna Kea Observatories, Hawaii (IRTF and Keck II) · Observatory

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Strong Release of Methane on Mars in Northern Summer 2003SRC

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Ground-based infrared spectra of Mars, 2003 (IRTF CSHELL and Keck NIRSPEC) [Artifact ART0D7EY9DW6Z79]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ART0D7EY9DW6Z79

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  author    = {{Mysteries Department}},
  year      = {2026},
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