Using its rock abrasion tool (RAT), NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity dotted the slope of "Endurance Crater" with dimples that give scientists a glimpse into its layered geologic history.  This image from the rover's navigation camera, taken on sol 169, highlights the prolific work of the robotic rodent.  How many rock abrasion tool holes can you identify?  


Image Credit:  NASA/JPL

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CAPTION WRITER:  Colleen Sharkey 818/625-0653 cell

RELEASE DATE:  July22, 2004

IMAGE FILE NAME:  mer_b_sol169_nav_ratholes.jpg (.tif, .txt)

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SUMMARY INFORMATION:  navcam sol 169 Opp - looking back upslope (w/ RAT holes)

NAME OF SUBMITTER: Colleen Sharkey/Justin Maki

INSTITUTION: JPL 

THEME/TEAM/GROUP: Outreach/Imaging

SOL OF OBSERVATION:  169

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CAPTION:  Above
   

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