Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Planetary Photo Journal Collection
Title:
Rover Magnets All Around
Original Caption Released with Image:
This illustration shows the locations of the various magnets on the Mars Exploration Rover, which are: its front side, or chest; its back, near the color calibration target; and on its rock abrasion tool. Scientists will use these tools to collect dust for detailed studies. The origins of martian dust are a mystery, although it is believed to come from at least one of three sources: volcanic ash, pulverized rocks or mineral precipitates from liqiud water. By studying the dust with the rover's two spectrometers, scientists hope to find an answer.
Image Credit:
NASA/JPL
Produced By:
JPL
Mission:
Mars Exploration Rover (MER)
Spacecraft:
Opportunity
Spacecraft:
Spirit
Target Name:
Mars
Is a satellite of:
Sol (our sun)
Instrument:
Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT)
Product Size:
4004 samples x 3002 lines
facet_what:
Sun
facet_what:
Spirit
facet_what:
Mars
facet_what:
Opportunity
facet_what:
Rock Abrasion Tool
facet_what:
RAT
facet_what:
Mars Exploration Rover (MER)
facet_where:
Mars
facet_where:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Image #:
PIA05511
UID:
SPD-PHOTJ-PIA05511
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Rover Magnets All Around