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Sols 4266-4267: Pleased 'Landiversary,' Interest

.After the typical early morning program of performing some design home cleaning, Curiosity remains to take some remote control science monitorings. Our team take a ChemCam LIBS monitoring and a Mastcam image of the "Peeler Lake" intended, a dim, nodular intended that appears to be much more erosion-resistant than close-by rocks. By contrasting Peeler Pond to "Kings Canyon" (which additionally has some blemishes), the scientific research crew may have the capacity to calculate additional about their relative make-ups. ChemCam likewise takes RMI images of the Kings Gulch bore tailings. There is actually additionally a ChemCam RMI mosaic of Gediz Vallis and also a Mastcam of the "Sky High Pond" target, which is a stone with a grey finish. The final thing in this scientific research block is actually a graphic down the CheMin inlet before we supply sample to the tool. After a lengthy nap, in the late afternoon we have the very first part of a sizable Mastcam variety of "Turning point Top" channel down payments and also we incorporate some additional structures to our on-going 360-degree panorama. This late mid-day lighting fixtures assists highlight levels and appearances. Our team likewise have our regular DAN and REMS monitorings throughout the plan.