why i love geologists

Scientists had hoped for a specific landing site where they could examine both the surface layer that's rich in hematite and an underlying geological feature of light-colored layered rock. The small crater appears to have exposures of both, with soil that could be the hematite unit and an exposed outcropping of the lighter rock layer.

"If it got any better, I couldn't stand it," said Dr. Doug Ming...

This Mars stuff kicks so much ass.

Opportunity Sits In A Small Crater, Near A Bigger One [NASA]

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