Phoenix Takes Highest Resolution Image Ever of Dust and Sand on Mars

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Image credit: NASAJPL-CaltechUniversity of Arizona
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona

This mosaic of four side-by-side microscope images shows a 3 millimeter (0.12 inch) diameter silicone target after it has been exposed to dust kicked up by the landing. It is the highest resolution image of dust and sand ever acquired on Mars.


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