Space

Sols 4266-4267: Satisfied 'Landiversary,' Inquisitiveness

.After the standard early morning routine of doing some engineering home cleaning, Curiosity continues to take some distant scientific research observations. We take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring and a Mastcam photo of the "Peeler Lake" intended, a dark, nodular aim at that looks extra erosion-resistant than neighboring stones. Through contrasting Peeler Pond to "Kings Gulch" (which likewise has some nodules), the science crew might manage to identify even more about their loved one compositions. ChemCam likewise takes RMI images of the Kings Canyon drill tailings. There is additionally a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and also a Mastcam of the "Skies High Pond" aim at, which is a rock with a grey finish. The last factor in this particular science block is an image down the CheMin inlet prior to our experts deliver sample to the instrument. After a lengthy snooze, in the late afternoon our company possess the initial aspect of a big Mastcam mosaic of "Turning point Peak" stations down payments and also our team add some additional structures to our on-going 360-degree view. This overdue mid-day lighting fixtures assists highlight coatings and also appearances. We also have our regular DAN and also REMS monitorings throughout the strategy.