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Sols 4266-4267: Pleased 'Landiversary,' Curiosity

.After the standard early morning routine of doing some engineering home cleaning, Curiosity remains to take some remote control scientific research reviews. Our experts take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring and a Mastcam picture of the "Peeler Lake" aim at, a dark, nodular target that looks even more erosion-resistant than surrounding rocks. Through comparing Peeler Lake to "Kings Canyon" (which additionally possesses some nodules), the scientific research staff might have the capacity to determine additional about their loved one make-ups. ChemCam likewise 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 "Skies High Lake" aim at, which is actually a stone with a gray layer. The final thing in this scientific research block is actually a graphic down the CheMin inlet before our experts provide example to the instrument. After a lengthy nap, in the overdue afternoon our experts have the first component of a huge Mastcam variety of "Milestone Top" stations deposits as well as our experts add some additional structures to our on-going 360-degree scenery. This overdue mid-day lighting fixtures assists highlight coatings and appearances. Our team likewise possess our usual DAN and also REMS monitorings throughout the program.