Pluto Surface Observations 2: NH Post-Encounter Phase, 10 Oct 2015- 1 Feb 2016 |
Pluto Surface Observations 2: NH Post-Encounter Phase, 10 Oct 2015- 1 Feb 2016 |
Oct 13 2015, 09:05 PM
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Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8784 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
This thread is for discussion of NH Pluto surface observations received after 10 Oct 2015.
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Oct 28 2015, 04:05 PM
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I don't want to get too speculative or off topic here but I've postulated previously that the increase in atmospheric pressure that was suspected to be occurring since the late 80s, may be explained by a much denser atmosphere clinging to the surface, quickly ascending / expanding away from the surface, and would have tainted the occultation readings by placing more mass at observable altitudes over time. Features on the surface certainly look fresh, when compared to pretty much every other body in the solar system, save for Earth. Theres plenty of other areas that clearly have liquid or semi-liquid substances moving.
Here's another version of the global MVIC image. In this, I've dumped the 'green' and blue luminance channels and overlaid the color channel from the deep color enhancement global view I posted previously, leaving essentially a colorized IR view of the globe. I also further enhanced the contrast of the luminance layer to bring out some details thats aren't typically visible. The color channel was also reduced to 66%. Here is the deep color enhancement once again. -------------------- |
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Oct 29 2015, 03:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 148 Joined: 9-August 11 From: Mason, TX Member No.: 6108 |
Here's another version of the global MVIC image... essentially a colorized IR view of the globe. This is an absolutely spectacular and informative rendition in which it is far easier to discern both detail and possible compositional dfferentiation in both the older and darker terrains. Thank you. -------------------- --
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