Here is a Mastcam image of the new terrain we are exploring. You can see layered deposits in the middle distance and a flat eroded surface in the near field. The diverse rock types show how complex the evolution of Gale Crater has been. We have to disentangle and understand the roles of water, wind and volcanoes, all of which have operated at different times in Gale Crater.
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards... I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions. You can also follow the planetary science activities with @LeicsPlanets Professor John Bridges, School of Physics and Astronomy
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