Space

Sols 4266-4267: Delighted 'Landiversary,' Curiosity

.After the standard early morning routine of carrying out some engineering housekeeping, Curiosity continues to take some remote control science monitorings. Our experts take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring and a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Pond" target, a dark, nodular intended that looks much more erosion-resistant than surrounding stones. By comparing Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which also has some blemishes), the scientific research crew may have the capacity to establish more about their loved one make-ups. ChemCam additionally takes RMI photos of the Kings Canyon pierce tailings. There is actually likewise a ChemCam RMI variety of Gediz Vallis and a Mastcam of the "Skies High Lake" intended, which is a rock along with a gray finishing. The final trait in this particular science block is a graphic down the CheMin inlet before our company deliver sample to the tool. After a long nap, in the late afternoon our experts possess the first portion of a sizable Mastcam variety of "Turning point Height" network deposits and also our team include some more structures to our ongoing 360-degree scenery. This late afternoon illumination helps highlight layers as well as textures. Our experts likewise have our normal DAN and REMS reviews throughout the plan.