Rocks and Outcrops in The Crater
See also: List of rocks on MarsA number of rocks and outcrops were investigated with Opportunity's Instrument Deployment Device (IDD). They were given informal names by mission scientists. These include:
- Berry Bowl, an outcrop rich in Martian spherules
- Carousel, a layered outcrop most likely to have been formed in a wet environment
- Cookies 'N' Cream, a dark soil target near Carousel
- El Capitan, another layered outcrop
- Last Chance, another layered outcrop
The locations of these rocks and outcrops can be seen in the panorama below:
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