Space

Sols 4266-4267: Happy 'Landiversary,' Curiosity

.After the typical morning schedule of performing some design housekeeping, Inquisitiveness remains to take some distant science observations. Our company take a ChemCam LIBS observation and also a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" target, a dim, nodular target that looks much more erosion-resistant than nearby stones. By contrasting Peeler Lake to "Kings Canyon" (which likewise possesses some nodules), the scientific research staff might manage to find out more regarding their relative make-ups. ChemCam also takes RMI images of the Kings Canyon punch tailings. There is actually also a ChemCam RMI variety of Gediz Vallis as well as a Mastcam of the "Heavens High Lake" aim at, which is a rock along with a gray finish. The final point within this scientific research block is actually a picture down the CheMin inlet before our company supply sample to the guitar. After a long nap, in the late mid-day our team possess the very first component of a big Mastcam variety of "Breakthrough Optimal" stations deposits as well as our team incorporate some additional frames to our ongoing 360-degree view. This late mid-day lighting fixtures aids highlight coatings and also textures. Our experts likewise have our usual DAN as well as REMS monitorings throughout the strategy.