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Apodsky

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9 months ago

Sojourner rover, a small robotic vehicle, explores the Martian surface near a large, two-toned rock nicknamed "Yogi." The rock's contrasting colors are believed to be due to wind-blown dust accumulation. The Pathfinder lander is in the background. This image depicts the extended mission phase of the Pathfinder mission.

Astronomy Picture from 14/08/1997

Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970814.html


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Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

10 months ago

A black and white image of Yogi Rock, a large boulder on Mars, taken by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) on Sol 3. The rock is situated in a lighter-colored, moat-like terrain, possibly indicating past water activity. The surrounding area is strewn with smaller rocks and pebbles. The Sojourner rover is studying Yogi Rock closely.

Astronomy Picture from 11/07/1997

Yogi Rock

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970711.html


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Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

11 months ago

Sojourner rover on Mars next to the two-toned Yogi rock. The rock's color contrast is believed to be due to wind-blown dust accumulation. The image shows the Martian landscape and the rover's position during the Pathfinder mission's extended phase.

Astronomy Picture from 14/08/1997

Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970814.html


#MarsExploration #SpaceExploration #PathfinderMission #SojournerRover #RedPlanet #MarsRocks #YogiRock #TwoTonedRock #NASA #PlanetaryScience #Astronomy #SpaceTravel #Science

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

Monochrome image of the Mars Sojourner rover on the Martian surface shortly after its deployment from the Pathfinder lander. The six-wheeled rover is shown having successfully descended the deployment ramp and is resting on the Martian soil. The rover's solar panel is clearly visible, along with its tracks and a portion of the ramp is in the lower left of the image. The Martian terrain appears rocky and dusty.

Astronomy Picture from 07/07/1997

Sojourner On Mars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970707.html


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