Saturday 7 June 2014

Opportunity In Search Of Aluminum-Hydroxyl Clays

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Opportunity In Search Of Aluminum-Hydroxyl Clays
Pasadena CA (JPL) May 14, 2014 - Opportunity is exploring south of 'Solander Point' on the west rim of Endeavour Crater. The rover is approaching a region of aluminum-hydroxyl clay minerals detected from orbit. On Sol 3650 (May 1, 2014), Opportunity drove more than 312 feet (95 meters), first straight southward, then southwestward, heading for the clays. With the rover conveniently near a ripple crest, on Sol 3652 (May 3, ... more


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