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Sols 4266-4267: Pleased 'Landiversary,' Inquisitiveness

.After the typical morning routine of carrying out some engineering housework, Curiosity remains to take some distant scientific research observations. Our team take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring as well as a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" target, a dim, nodular target that seems a lot more erosion-resistant than neighboring rocks. Through contrasting Peeler Lake to "Kings Gulch" (which also possesses some nodules), the science staff may have the ability to calculate even more concerning their family member compositions. ChemCam likewise takes RMI images of the Kings Canyon drill tailings. There is actually likewise a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and also a Mastcam of the "Heavens High Lake" aim at, which is actually a stone with a grey coating. The last point in this particular scientific research block is actually a photo down the CheMin inlet prior to our company supply sample to the tool. After a lengthy snooze, in the late mid-day our team have the 1st component of a big Mastcam variety of "Turning point Top" channel deposits as well as our company incorporate some additional frameworks to our ongoing 360-degree scenery. This late mid-day lighting aids highlight levels as well as structures. Our experts also have our ordinary DAN as well as REMS reviews throughout the planning.

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