Sol 1087-1088, August 26, 2015, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: The complex, nearly 39-meter Sol 1085 drive completed successfully, leaving the rover in another target-rich area. Again, I helped pick targets for ChemCam observations–our favorites were on the brighter parts of the outcrop just south of the rover. The targets for ChemCam and Mastcam observations were named “Fitzpatrick,” “Keith,” and “Fred and George Creek.” Mastcam will also acquire 2 mosaics before the rover… [More at link]
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