Space

Sols 4266-4267: Satisfied 'Landiversary,' Interest

.After the common morning routine of performing some engineering house cleaning, Curiosity continues to take some remote scientific research monitorings. We take a ChemCam LIBS observation as well as a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Pond" aim at, a darkened, nodular target that appears to be a lot more erosion-resistant than close-by stones. Through reviewing Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which likewise possesses some blemishes), the science staff may have the ability to calculate additional concerning their relative structures. ChemCam likewise takes RMI pictures of the Kings Gulch pierce tailings. There is also a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and a Mastcam of the "Sky High Pond" target, which is a stone with a grey finish. The last thing in this scientific research block is a graphic down the CheMin inlet prior to we deliver sample to the equipment. After a lengthy nap, in the late mid-day our team have the first component of a large Mastcam mosaic of "Landmark Top" channel deposits and our company include some more frames to our continuous 360-degree panorama. This late afternoon illumination assists highlight coatings and appearances. Our experts additionally possess our ordinary DAN as well as REMS observations throughout the plan.