Instrument Information
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urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:nac.mr6::1.1
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Mariner 6 Spacecraft Narrow Angle Camera
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Imager
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| DESCRIPTION |
The Mariner 6 Spacecraft Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) was one of the key imaging instruments aboard the spacecraft, which flew by Mars in 1969. It provided high-resolution images of Mars' surface, capturing details such as surface features, weather patterns, and atmospheric conditions. The narrow-angle camera was specifically designed for close-up imaging, offering sharper and more focused views of the Martian landscape. These images contributed to the understanding of Mars' geology and helped inform future missions to the planet.
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| REFERENCES |
Danielson, G. E. and D. R. Montgomery (1971), Calibration of the Mariner Mars 1969 Television Cameras, J. Geophys. Res., 76, 2, 418 - 431, doi:10.1029/JB076i002p00418.
Rindfleisch, T. C., J. A. Dunne, H. J. Frieden, W. D. Stromberg and R. M. Ruiz (1971), Digital Processing of the Mariner Mars 1969 Pictures, J. Geophys. Res., 76, 2, 394 - 417, doi:10.1029/JB076i002p00394.
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