Space

Sols 4266-4267: Delighted 'Landiversary,' Curiosity

.After the standard early morning schedule of doing some design cleaning, Curiosity continues to take some remote control scientific research reviews. Our experts take a ChemCam LIBS observation and a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" intended, a dim, nodular target that appears to be more erosion-resistant than close-by rocks. By contrasting Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which likewise possesses some nodules), the scientific research team may have the ability to establish more regarding their loved one compositions. ChemCam likewise takes RMI pictures of the Kings Gulch bore tailings. There is additionally a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and a Mastcam of the "Heavens High Pond" intended, which is a rock along with a gray finish. The last point within this science block is actually a photo down the CheMin inlet prior to we deliver example to the tool. After a long nap, in the late afternoon we possess the first part of a big Mastcam variety of "Turning point Height" channel down payments and we include some additional frameworks to our on-going 360-degree panorama. This late afternoon lighting assists highlight coatings and textures. Our company additionally possess our ordinary DAN as well as REMS observations throughout the planning.