Space

Sols 4266-4267: Happy 'Landiversary,' Interest

.After the normal early morning program of doing some engineering house cleaning, Curiosity continues to take some distant scientific research reviews. Our experts take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring as well as a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" target, a darkened, nodular target that appears to be even more erosion-resistant than neighboring stones. Through comparing Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which additionally possesses some nodules), the science crew may be able to determine additional concerning their relative compositions. ChemCam additionally takes RMI images of the Kings Canyon punch tailings. There is actually also a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and also a Mastcam of the "Sky High Pond" target, which is actually a rock with a grey finishing. The last factor in this particular scientific research block is a graphic down the CheMin inlet before our team deliver sample to the musical instrument. After a long nap, in the late afternoon we possess the very first part of a huge Mastcam variety of "Landmark Optimal" channel deposits as well as our experts include some more structures to our recurring 360-degree scenic view. This late afternoon illumination helps highlight levels and structures. Our experts additionally have our regular DAN and REMS observations throughout the planning.