Sol 889: Vein target

The Sol 888 data show that the rover's batteries are recharging, and we received more data than expected.  So Sol 889 planning is less constrained by power, and we were able to include ChemCam and Mastcam observations of the dump pile (center of this image).  

In the afternoon, a full suite of MAHLI images of the bright vein dubbed "San Francisquito" will be taken.  The APXS will then be placed on the rock adjacent to the vein for a short integration after sunset, then centered on the vein for a full overnight integration.  The APXS data obtained in these two positions will allow the chemistry of the vein to be more accurately compared to that of the surrounding rock. 

by Ken Herkenhoff

Dates of planned rover activities described in these reports are subject to change due to a variety of factors related to the Martian environment, communication relays and rover status.