We journeyed through Dunraven Pass, our eyes set on Mount Washburn. Our Mastcam-Z camera had already identified the outcrop as holding a diverse range of spectrally rich boulders and lighter-toned bedrock from afar. Once we arrived, we were struck by the vibrant colors and textures of the surrounding rocks.
We quickly sprang into action, using our remote sensing instruments to plan our observations. One particular target of our attention was “Atoko Point,” a bright boulder with dark speckles that caught our eye. We captured numerous Mastcam-Z multispectral images and used our SuperCam laser on Atoko Point.
After analyzing Atoko Point, we shifted our focus to “Bright Angel,” an exposed area of light-toned rock located northwest of us. We aimed to study the outcrops at Bright Angel in detail and assess the stratigraphic relationships present. By examining the vertical sequence and stacking of different sets of rocks, we hoped to gain a better understanding of its connection to Neretva Vallis and the crater rim. This information could provide valuable insight into the geological history and processes at work in this area.
