Mariner IV: Analysis of Preliminary Photographs

Details Mariner IV: Analysis of Preliminary Photographs Mariner IV: Analysis of Preliminary Photographs

May 1966

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1966sci...152.1053b&link_type=abstract

Science, Volume 152, Issue 3725, pp. 1053-1055

Computer Science

5

Scientific paper

Comparison of the distributions of Martian and lunar crater diameters indicates that the visible surface of Mars is 2.2 to 3 × 109 years old. This result implies that in the early history of Mars large-scale subaerial erosion occurred. Of 69 Martian craters with diameters greater than 10 kilometers, 13 percent have central peaks. This compares favorably with the frequency (11.7 percent) of central peaks among lunar craters and may indicate that the central peaks are a direct result of the impact mechanism rather than post-impact volcanism. A well-defined system of lineaments is shown in the Mariner photographs. The presence of these lineaments may indicate that Mars has lost appreciable angular momentum during its history.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Mariner IV: Analysis of Preliminary Photographs does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Mariner IV: Analysis of Preliminary Photographs, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Mariner IV: Analysis of Preliminary Photographs will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1684820