Rocknest 3 Explained

Rocknest 3
Type:	Rock
Coordinates:	-4.59°N 137.44°W

Rocknest 3 is a rock on the surface of Aeolis Palus, between Peace Vallis and Aeolis Mons (Mount Sharp), in Gale crater on the planet Mars. The approximate site coordinates are: -4.59°N 137.44°W. The rock was encountered at Rocknest by the Curiosity rover on its way from Bradbury Landing to the Point Lake overlook while traveling toward Glenelg Intrigue in October 2012. The rock measures about 10cm (00inches) high and 40cm (20inches) wide and was a target of the ChemCam and APXS instruments on the Curiosity rover.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• • • Aeolis quadrangle Composition of Mars Geology of Mars
• List of rocks on Mars
• Timeline of Mars Science Laboratory

External links

• Curiosity Rover - Official Site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Staff . PIA16452: A Martian Rock Called 'Rocknest 3' . November 26, 2012 . . November 27, 2012 .
2. Web site: Staff . Thanksgiving on Mars: Working Holiday for Curiosity Rover . November 22, 2012 . . November 22, 2012 .