Spirit Studies Rock Outcrop at ‘Home Plate’

Mars Exploration Rover Spirit acquired this false-color image on the rover's on Martian day, or sol, 746 (Feb. 26, 2006) after using the rock abrasion tool to brush the surfaces of rock targets informally named "Stars" (left) and "Crawfords" (right). Small streaks of dust extend for several centimeters behind the small rock chips and pebbles.

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