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Mosiac Image of Surface Southwest of Lander
(available as wallpaper)

Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's panoramic camera shows off a new slice of martian real estate southwest of the rover's landing site. The landscape shows little variation in local topography, though a narrow peak only seven to eight kilometers away is visible on the horizon. A circular depression, similar to the one dubbed Sleepy Hollow, can be seen in the foreground. The terrain at Gusev Crater, Spirit's landing site, is flat and speckled with a sparse array of rocks.

A smaller version of this photo was included in the article:
Spirit Extends Wheels and Sends More Photos - January 10, 2004

 

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