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Tag Archives: Brandberg
Curiosity update: ‘Brandberg’
Sol 1160-61, November 9, 2015, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: The 68-meter drive planned for Sol 1158 completed as planned, placing the rover near a dark, circular feature named “Brandberg.” The tactical operations team studied the images of Brandberg … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Bagnold Dunes, Bogenfels, Brandberg, Curiosity, Elim, Gale Crater, Gibeon, Hoba, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Roter Kamm, Stimson Formation
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Curiosity: Southwestward drive
Sol 1158, November 9, 2015. After driving 64 meters (210 feet) to the southwest, Curiosity used its Navcam to make a view ahead. The rough dark area at the right edge is a feature dubbed Brandberg, which may be a … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Brandberg, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Stimson Formation
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