Space

Sols 4266-4267: Satisfied 'Landiversary,' Interest

.After the usual morning schedule of carrying out some engineering housekeeping, Curiosity remains to take some distant scientific research observations. Our team take a ChemCam LIBS observation and also a Mastcam photo of the "Peeler Lake" target, a dim, nodular intended that looks extra erosion-resistant than surrounding rocks. Through comparing Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which likewise possesses some nodules), the science staff may have the capacity to determine even more concerning their relative compositions. ChemCam also takes RMI images of the Kings Canyon drill tailings. There is actually likewise a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis as well as a Mastcam of the "Sky High Pond" target, which is a stone along with a grey finishing. The final factor in this particular scientific research block is a picture down the CheMin inlet prior to our company supply example to the instrument. After a lengthy nap, in the late afternoon we possess the 1st part of a huge Mastcam mosaic of "Turning point Top" stations deposits and also our company include some even more structures to our on-going 360-degree scenery. This late mid-day lighting fixtures assists highlight coatings as well as appearances. Our experts likewise have our ordinary DAN and also REMS observations throughout the strategy.