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Tag Archives: Aberlady
Curiosity update: Lucky number 3
Sol 2380, April 16, 2019, update by MSL scientist Brittney Cooper: Yesterday’s discussions with the science team focused on determining which target in the vicinity of “Aberlady” will become the focus of the next drill campaign: target 2, or target … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA
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Curiosity: Peering into Aberlady drill hole
Sol 2378, April 15, 2019. The rover’s Mars Hand-Lens Imager (MAHLI) peered into the Aberlady drill hole and saw tailings inside and out. In addition, it recorded the light-toned layer partway down the hole. Its composition — gypsum? — and … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, calcium sulfates, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, gypsum, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA
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Curiosity update: Wrapping up at Aberlady
Sol 2379, April 15, 2019, update by MSL scientist Mariah Baker: With our time at Aberlady coming to a close, the search for our next drill target is in full swing. On Friday, the team discussed two different “bump” options … Continue reading
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Curiosity update: Refining composition and mineralogy at Aberlady
Sols 2376-77, April 13, 2019, update by MSL scientist Vivian Sun: We are continuing the sequence of drill activities at Aberlady. We will be collecting APXS of the dump pile with two offset observations to better understand any compositional variations, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, Ben Vane, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Claymore, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Glen Water, John O Groats, Kirkcaldy, Lumphanan, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Seil
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Curiosity update: CheMin success at Aberlady!
Sol 2375, April 12, 2019, update by MSL scientist Kristen Bennett: Today we received the initial results from CheMin’s analysis of the “Aberlady” drill sample, and they look great! This means that CheMin received enough sample and we do not … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Claymore, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, New Lanark, Sutors, Ulva
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Curiosity update: Taking some time for remote science
Sol 2374, April 11, 2019, update by MSL scientist Rachel Kronyak: This week’s drill activities have been very power-intensive for Curiosity. So we’ll spend today, Sol 2374, catching up on some remote science observations while waiting for data from yesterday’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Claymore, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Lumphanan, Mars Science Laboratory, Middle Field, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, North Berwick
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Curiosity tastes first sample in ‘clay-bearing unit’
Scientists working with NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover have been excited to explore a region called “the clay-bearing unit” since before the spacecraft launched. Now, the rover has finally tasted its first sample from this part of Mount Sharp. Curiosity drilled … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Knockfarril Hill, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA
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Curiosity: Aberlady drill hole
Sol 2374, April 11, 2019. The Remote Micro-Imager on Curiosity took a look into the Aberlady drill hole, recording numerous ChemCam laser zap spots. Also visible is a thin light-toned layer that may be calcium sulfate (gypsum). Click the image … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, calcium sulfates, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, gypsum, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA
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Curiosity update: To sample or not to sample? That is the question.
Sol 2373, April 10, 2019, update by MSL scientist Fred Calef: After looking at our exciting new drill hole, “Aberlady,” a few interesting observations were made: the drilled block lifted up a centimeter or two as the drill was retracted, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA
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Curiosity update: Drill success at Aberlady!
Sol 2372, April 9, 2019, update by MSL scientist Rachel Kronyak: Our drill attempt at target “Aberlady” this weekend was a success! In today’s plan we are continuing our investigation of Aberlady and the surrounding areas and preparing to deliver … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberlady, Aeolis Mons, CBU, clay-bearing unit, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Glen Torridon, Mars Science Laboratory, Mayar, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA
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