Rock formation in Gale Crater, Mars

Posted on September 19, 2012, in Exploring Mars • Curiosity

Tilted and broken blocks of rock
seen by Curiosity during its drive to Glenelg.

This color mosaic of nine Mastcam 100 mm images shows an interesting rock formation seen by Curiosity on Sol 39 (September 15, 2012) during its drive to Glenelg.

Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Malin Space Science Systems/Mosaic by astroarts.org

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