EPOXI Mars Observations: Raw Narrow-Band Images from 2009

NASA's EPOXI mission acquired raw narrow-band filter images of Mars on 20-21 November 2009. The High Resolution Visible CCD (HRIV) captured images across seven wavelengths from 350 to 950 nm during a 24-hour observing period. This data set was collected to characterize Mars as an analog for extrasolar planets.

Use Cases

• Analyzing planetary surface spectral signatures based on the seven narrow-band filters (350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 850, 950 nm)
• Training models for exoplanet analog characterization based on the stated purpose of the observations
• Developing image processing techniques for time-series satellite imagery based on the hourly and 15-minute acquisition cadence

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, an authoritative space agency
• Observations cover a defined 24-hour period on specific dates (20 21 November 2009)
• Images were acquired across seven specific spectral bands from 350 to 950 nm

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Acquired by the Deep Impact High Resolution Visible CCD (HRIV) instrument during the EPOXI mission's second cruise phase.

Time Range

20-21 November 2009

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 19:34:15.424235; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars