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Spirit Observing 'Reef'

Recent Spirit photo of the Methuselah outcrop.
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    •  Pasadena CA (JPL) May 18, 2005
     Spirit remains in excellent health. On sols 477, 478 and 479 (May 7 to May 9, 2005), Spirit made observations with remote-sensing instruments and analyzed soil targets with its alpha particle X-ray spectrometer and Moessbauer spectrometer.

    Spirit then performed a short drive to a target called "Keel," on the outcrop called "Jibsheet."

    On sol 481, Spirit was able to begin observing a target called "Reef," using the microscopic imager and performing a 16-hour integration with the alpha particle X-ray spectrometer.

    On sol 482 (May 12), Spirit continued work on Reef with instruments on the robotic arm, and performed a 21-hour integration with the Moessbauer spectrometer.

    Spirit's total odometry as of May 12, 2005, is 4,341.19 meters (2.70 miles).

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     Last week Spirit completed robotic-arm work on "El Dorado." The rover used all three of its spectrometers plus the microscopic imager for readings over the New Year's weekend.








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