Space

Sols 4266-4267: Happy 'Landiversary,' Curiosity

.After the typical early morning schedule of carrying out some design house cleaning, Curiosity continues to take some distant scientific research observations. Our company take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring and a Mastcam image of the "Peeler Pond" aim at, a dark, nodular aim at that seems more erosion-resistant than nearby rocks. Through matching up Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which also has some nodules), the scientific research group may manage to figure out additional concerning their relative structures. ChemCam also takes RMI pictures of the Kings Canyon bore tailings. There is actually likewise a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and a Mastcam of the "Heavens High Lake" intended, which is actually a stone with a gray layer. The final factor in this particular scientific research block is a graphic down the CheMin inlet just before our company supply example to the musical instrument. After a long snooze, in the late afternoon our team have the very first portion of a huge Mastcam mosaic of "Milestone Peak" stations deposits as well as we include some more frameworks to our ongoing 360-degree scenery. This overdue afternoon lighting aids highlight levels and structures. We likewise have our usual DAN and also REMS reviews throughout the program.