Suggested Searches

1 Min Read

‘Pot of Gold’ Close-up

PIA06272
Credits: NASA/JPL/Cornell
Image Addition Date:
Target:
Is a satellite of:
Spacecraft(s):
Instrument(s):

Description

This false-color image taken by the panoramic camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows a close-up of the rock dubbed "Pot of Gold" (left), which is located near the base of the "Columbia Hills" in Gusev Crater. Scientists are intrigued by this unusual-looking, nodule-covered rock and plan to investigate its detailed chemistry in coming sols. This picture was taken on sol 159 (June 14, 2004).