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Layered Rocks by the Opportunity Mars Rover

This sweeping look at the unusual rock outcropping near the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity was captured by the rover's left panoramic camera. Scientists believe the layered rocks are either volcanic ash deposits, or sediments laid down by wind or water. Opportunity landed at Meridiani Planum, Mars on January 24 at 9:05 p.m. PST

A smaller version of this photo was included in the article:
Scientists Thrilled to See Layers in Mars Rocks
- January 27, 2004

 

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