A View of Opportunity's Dance Moves

This rear hazard-avoidance camera image taken by Opportunity on sol
37, March 2, 2004 PST, shows the busy dance moves of the rover during
its latest exploration of the outcrop.  Note the view of the lander to
the far left and the light-colored outcrop below the horizon.  The
rear solar panels that are located above the rear hazard-avoidance
cameras are captured in the uppermost part of the image.

Since driving off of the lander, Opportunity has traveled along the
entire outcrop, trenched, and completed a U-turn to revisit
scientifically rich spots along the outcrop.  Scientists have used the
instruments on the rover arm at El Capitan and Last Chance to conclude
that this area of Mars was once soaked in water for extended amounts
of time, possibly providing an environment favorable for life.

Image Credit:  NASA/JPL


APPROVED BY: Larry Soderblom, SOWG chair

CAPTION WRITER:  Christine Johnson 818/667-7853 cell

RELEASE DATE:  March 3, 2004

IMAGE FILE NAME: xpe_rear_haz_sol_37.jpg

SOURCE FILE NAME(S): Rear Hazcam - 1R131479990EDN0538F0006L0M1

SUMMARY INFORMATION:  Rear Hazcam Sol 37

NAME OF SUBMITTER: Guy Webster/Christine Johnson

INSTITUTION:  JPL

THEME/TEAM/GROUP:  Communications Department

SOL OF OBSERVATION:  37

EARTH DATE OF OBSERVATION:  March 2, 2004

TITLE OF IMAGE: A View of Opportunity's Dance Moves

CAPTION:  Above