Tag Archives: Cape Tribulation

The evolution of Endeavour Crater

Posted on June 6, 2019 by rburnham

[Editor’s note: From a paper by Madison Hughes and five co-authors recently published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.] Degradation of Endeavour Crater Based on Orbital and Rover‐Based Observations in Combination With Landscape Evolution Modeling • Landscape evolution modeling indicates … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Hazcam tour of Meridiani Planum, Sols 1-5104

Posted on February 15, 2019 by rburnham
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Opportunity: Navcam looks northwest

Posted on January 29, 2018 by rburnham

Sol 4981, January 28, 2018. Despite some glare from the Sun (at bottom center), the rover’s Navcam shot a three-frame composite centered on azimuth 313° (northwest). The view includes the peak of the Cape Tribulation rim segment and a small … Continue reading →

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Opportunity report, Sol 4746, by A.J.S. Rayl, The Planetary Society

Posted on June 6, 2017 by rburnham

June 6, 2017: Opportunity shoots the moon on arrival at Perseverance Valley: In another dynamic demonstration of what can be achieved when a team works together, Opportunity cruised to the top of Perseverance Valley in May, shot the moon, and … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Pancam profiles Cape Tribulation

Posted on May 30, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4743, May 28, 2017. Sitting on the northern edge of Perseverance Valley, Opportunity has been using the Pancam to image the landscape to profile the head of the valley and its upper reaches. This north-looking composite (false color by … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: At the valley’s head

Posted on May 18, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4733, May 18, 2017. With Opportunity perched at the top of the slope leading down into Perseverance Valley, mission scientists and rover drivers are imaging the terrain all around the rover. Above, the view toward the south with Winnemucca … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Ripples in the ‘spillway’

Posted on May 5, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4720, May 4, 2017. After a 12-meter (40-foot) drive, Opportunity is at the “spillway” that marks the entrance to Perseverance Valley. Sand ripples spread across the rover’s path, perhaps piled up by easterly winds blowing out of Endurance Crater. … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Rover backtrail

Posted on April 25, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4710, April 24, 2017. The Navcam shot a semi-pan looking back north and showing the rover’s tracks as it came down from Cape Tribulation and across the level separating that cape from the next one south, Cape Byron. The … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Sights ahead

Posted on April 21, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4706, April 21, 2017. After a 19-meter (62-foot) drive, the rover’s Pancam surveyed the ground ahead. The left arrow points to the start of Perseverance Valley, the right arrow indicates a bright outcrop of rock to investigate, and the … Continue reading →

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Opportunity: Heading for the valley

Posted on April 20, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 4705, April 19, 2017. The Navcam shows the way forward toward the head of Perseverance Valley, with Winnemucca mesa beyond. At right is a false-color view of the RATted area at Ogalalla (Holger Isenberg). Click either image to enlarge … Continue reading →

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