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12th September 2015 Sol 1101
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 12, 2015 We have a stunning new view of Mt Sharp and the channels running off it. As we drive into the canyons after the Bagnold dunes campaign, we will see high cliffs of sedimentary rocks surrounding us.
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Monday 24th September Sol 48
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 24, 2012 Mankind versus Machine #3 We visit the Mars Yard in JPL where the Curiosity engineering model is tested over rocky terrains.
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6th February 2017 Sol 1602
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on February 6, 2017 We have started the second part of the Bagnold Dunes campaign. This NavCam image shows Bagnold dunes in front of Ireson Hill. This first in the current dunes campaign is Called Mapleton.
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Thursday 23rd August Sol 17
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 23, 2012 The team has taken a break as Governor of California visits JPL to hear about MSL. We also have the first wide angle images HazCam (Hazard Cameras at the front and back of Curiosity) to look at.
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Monday 27th August Sol 21
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 28, 2012 One of the types of images from the 17 MSL cameras that we are getting are from the ‘Cam’ bit of ChemCam.
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14th September 2013 Sol 393
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 14, 2013 We have reached Waypoint 1, our first stopoff point on the route to Mount Sharp. The Hazcam image shows Mt. Sharp in the distance and rock outcrop in the foreground.
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5th January 2014 Sol 503
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on January 5, 2014 After the break over the holidays we are back analysing and driving. It is small drives so far.
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21st August 2014 Sol 726
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 21, 2014 As we were performing a minidrill – thats the smaller test hole prior to a large full drill hole – the prongs that keep the turret and drill steady slipped by a small amount..
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Wednesday 22nd August Sol 16
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 22, 2012 My favourite MSL image so far. This one shows the extended robotic arm pointing towards the rim of Gale Crater and part of Mt. Sharp on the horizon, where, ultimately, it is heading.
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1st February 2014 Sol 530
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Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on February 1, 2014 We have encountered a new sort of landscape, our first sand dune, at a locality we call Dingo Gap. We will soon see a lot more of these in time as we traverse across to Mt. Sharp.