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Sols 4266-4267: Happy 'Landiversary,' Interest

.After the usual early morning schedule of performing some design housekeeping, Curiosity remains to take some distant science observations. We take a ChemCam LIBS review and a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" target, a dark, nodular target that looks extra erosion-resistant than surrounding stones. Through contrasting Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which likewise possesses some nodules), the scientific research crew may manage to determine additional about their family member make-ups. ChemCam also takes RMI photos of the Kings Gulch pierce tailings. There is actually additionally a ChemCam RMI variety of Gediz Vallis as well as a Mastcam of the "Heavens High Pond" intended, which is actually a rock with a grey finishing. The last factor in this particular scientific research block is a photo down the CheMin inlet before our experts supply example to the equipment. After a lengthy nap, in the overdue afternoon our company possess the 1st portion of a huge Mastcam mosaic of "Milestone Peak" network deposits and our team include some even more frameworks to our ongoing 360-degree scenic view. This overdue mid-day lighting fixtures helps highlight layers and textures. Our team likewise have our regular DAN as well as REMS reviews throughout the strategy.