The picture illustrates the two-tone network of channels through which, apparently, millions of years ago could leak fluid. Scientists will continue to work on this area to establish the chronology of the spread of the liquid.
In the picture are from Mars, acquired by NASA, visible two-tone network of channels that are substantially different from the shape of the terrain. Thus, the height of the walls of individual sections of channels is 6 cm, width - half centimeter. This suggests that in the past Mars looked different, and that probably these networks previously was flowing liquid, and at the base of the mountain was the lake. With all this land, from where the photo was obtained, placed at the base of the mountain aolida in the center of Gale crater on Mars. Scientists called it the "garden City".
Over the past 7 months the Rover has analyzed rock samples that were drilled in 3 different places, explained in the news NASA. The analysis showed that all detected minerals have a different composition. This makes it clear that the landscape of the foothills passed several milestones in the evolution. In subsequent researchers intend to continue research on this part of the planet to set a specific chronology of the spread of liquids.
February 27, 2015 at the Rover was a bit of a tragedy. In the drilling process happened a short circuit in its manipulator arm. But on March 11 have any information that the fault is set and the robot continues to work.
The Mars Rover was launched to Mars on November 26, 2011. His landing was held on 6 August 2012 in the area of Gale crater. Together on the planet is the second Rover, Opportunity.
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