PIA05511: Rover Magnets All Around


Rover Magnets All Around

Caption:

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.

Cataloging Keywords:

Name Value Additional Values
Target Mars
System
Target Type Planet
Mission Mars Exploration Rover (MER)
Instrument Host Opportunity (MER-B) Spirit (MER-A)
Host Type Rover
Instrument Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT)
Detector
Extra Keywords Color, Dust, Volcano, Water
Acquisition Date
Release Date 2004-03-06
Date in Caption
Image Credit NASA/JPL
Source photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA05511
Identifier PIA05511