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

PhotographPublic domainObserved January to March 2003; published January 2009Copy of 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
Ground-based infrared spectra of Mars, 2003 (IRTF CSHELL and Keck NIRSPEC): map

NASA's visualisation of the plume released with the paper.

NASA/Trent Schindler, 2003. Public domain

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

Where it was made

HonoluluWailuku1Mauna Kea Observatories200 kmHonoluluLihue1200 km

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Ground-based infrared spectra of Mars, 2003 (IRTF CSHELL and Keck NIRSPEC): map [Copy CPY0D7EY9XG21V6]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/CPY0D7EY9XG21V6
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