Space

Sols 4266-4267: Happy 'Landiversary,' Curiosity

.After the normal early morning regimen of performing some engineering housework, Curiosity continues to take some remote control scientific research observations. Our experts take a ChemCam LIBS observation and a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" intended, a dark, nodular target that looks even more erosion-resistant than close-by rocks. By comparing Peeler Lake to "Kings Gulch" (which also has some blemishes), the scientific research group might be able to find out even more concerning their loved one compositions. ChemCam additionally takes RMI photos of the Kings Canyon drill tailings. There is actually additionally a ChemCam RMI variety of Gediz Vallis as well as a Mastcam of the "Skies High Pond" intended, which is actually a stone with a grey coating. The final point in this particular scientific research block is actually a graphic down the CheMin inlet prior to our company supply sample to the musical instrument. After a lengthy nap, in the late mid-day our company possess the initial portion of a sizable Mastcam variety of "Breakthrough Peak" channel down payments as well as our experts add some more frames to our continuous 360-degree scenery. This late mid-day lights aids highlight coatings as well as structures. Our company also have our normal DAN as well as REMS reviews throughout the planning.