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Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2004

Magnified Mars

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Microscopic image of Martian soil from the Opportunity rover's tenth sol on Mars. The 3cm patch of soil at Meridiani Planum shows granular texture with larger, rounded particles, possibly formed by volcanic or water processes. Research suggests the presence of olivine and hematite, hinting at past water activity on Mars.
March 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM