Pluto Surface Observations 3: NH Post-Encounter Phase, 1 Feb 2016- TBD |
Pluto Surface Observations 3: NH Post-Encounter Phase, 1 Feb 2016- TBD |
Jan 30 2016, 07:21 AM
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This topic is for all New Horizons Pluto surface observations received after 1 Feb 2016.
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Mar 4 2016, 06:29 PM
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Regarding the 'snow capped' mountains, there appears to be two different types of deposits (or deposit & outcrop):
1. White stuff - This spotty material, on north-facing slopes, appears to be either remnants of a more extensive deposit (like scattered patches of snow remaining in terrestrial mountains by early summer). 2. Gray stuff - This material, on south-facing slopes, appears more like a more recent 'dusting' of frost (or Pluto's equivalent or whatever). The 'snowy' peaks (3) appear to feature both types. A crater (4) at a (seemingly) lower elevation has some white stuff, so elevation may play less of a role with this material, at least. |
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