Thermal Emission Imaging System

The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) is a camera that images Mars in the visible and infrared parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to determine the distribution of minerals on the surface of Mars. It is used to determine the distribution of minerals on the surface of Mars and help understand how the mineralogy of the planet relates to the landforms.

Related Topics:
Mars - Infrared - Electromagnetic spectrum - Minerals - Mineralogy

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THEMIS orbits Mars on the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter, and is managed from the Mars Space Flight Facility at Arizona State University. It was built by Raytheon's Santa Barbara Remote Sensing division.

Related Topics:
2001 Mars Odyssey - Arizona State University - Raytheon - Santa Barbara Remote Sensing

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THEMIS was also named after the ancient Greek goddess of justice.

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