Rocky Leaves/Blades on Mars, Ganges Chasma Canyon and Curiosity’s Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer
NASA's Curiosity rover, equipped with the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS), found a significant formation on Sol 3946 (September 12, 2023). The rover detected intriguing features resembling rocky 'leaves' or 'blades' on the Martian surface.
These formations likely represent mineral deposits or sedimentary layers, which are crucial indicators of past environmental conditions and geologic history on Mars. The APXS, a sophisticated analytical instrument onboard Curiosity, measured the chemical composition of these rocks.
Remarkable Ganges Chasma Canyon on Mars has been presented in this video via mine visualisations. This region is rich for processes involved in sedimentary rock formation and the potential presence of minerals as signs of past water-related interactions.
Credit for images: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
Source RAW-image from NASA: https://mars.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/...
Animation, image processing, visuals and renders made by iGadgetPro
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Ganges Chasma canyon on Mars
0:52 - Curiosity rover's discovery of rocky 'blades'/'leaves' at Gale Crater
1:31 - APXS instrument and its location
2:10 - Credits
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