Sol 3898: A Stop Along the Road

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Sol 3898: A Stop Along the Road

This image was taken by Left Navigation Camera onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3897.

Sol 3898: A Stop Along the Road
by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jul 24, 2023

Earth planning date: Monday July 24, 2023: Today's single sol plan takes us further into our road trip through the Jau crater cluster. Like any road trip, we're taking frequent stops to take in the sights, and at this spot Curiosity gets to stretch its arm with a touch and go. It reminds me of being on family road trips with my geologist father - we were always pulling over to look at cool rocks!

The image above shows one of today's cool rocks. APXS and MAHLI are both investigating the bumpy, ridged surface on the side nearest the rover, a target named 'Mamore,' backed up with Mastcam images. ChemCam is also looking at this surface, particularly one of the ridges called 'Jacunda.' Slightly further afield, Mastcam is also looking at two of the craters in the cluster and a distant rock 'Triunfo.' ChemCam is also taking a long-distance mosaic of the Gediz Vallis ridge.

ENV is also taking the chance to have a look around. We're looking back over our metaphorical shoulder at a sand sheet for dust devils, and up towards the sun to see how much dust is in the atmosphere. After our brief and productive stop it's time for us to hit the road again, knowing that there are always more exciting sights ahead.

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