Sojourner rover, a small robotic vehicle, explores the Martian surface near a large, two-toned rock nicknamed "Yogi." The rock's contrasting colors are believed to be due to wind-blown dust accumulation. The Pathfinder lander is in the background. This image depicts the extended mission phase of the Pathfinder mission.

Astronomy Picture from 14/08/1997

Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls

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A color panorama of the Sagan Memorial Station on Mars, Sol 4. The image shows the reddish Martian terrain, the Sojourner rover, the rocks "Yogi" and "Barnacle Bill" (similar to Earth quartz!), the rover's deployment ramp, and remnants of landing airbags. This mosaic reveals the ancient Martian flood channel.

Astronomy Picture from 09/07/1997

Sol 4: Mars Color Panorama

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A stunning 3D anaglyph image of the Martian surface, taken by the Mars Pathfinder mission on Sol 10. The foreground shows the lander's deployment ramp and petal, with a rocky landscape stretching to the horizon, including the "Twin Peaks" in the distance. View with red/blue 3D glasses for a truly immersive experience. This image showcases the incredible detail captured by early Mars exploration missions, despite facing technical challenges.

Astronomy Picture from 14/07/1997

Mars: Twin Peaks In Stereo

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3D anaglyph image of the Martian surface near Ares Vallis, the landing site of the Mars Pathfinder mission on Sol 10. The foreground shows the Pathfinder lander's ramp and petal, with a rocky landscape stretching to the horizon, including the "Twin Peaks" in the upper right. View requires red/blue 3D glasses.

Astronomy Picture from 14/07/1997

Mars: Twin Peaks In Stereo

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A black and white image of Yogi Rock, a large boulder on Mars, taken by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) on Sol 3. The rock is situated in a lighter-colored, moat-like terrain, possibly indicating past water activity. The surrounding area is strewn with smaller rocks and pebbles. The Sojourner rover is studying Yogi Rock closely.

Astronomy Picture from 11/07/1997

Yogi Rock

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Sojourner rover on Mars next to the two-toned Yogi rock. The rock's color contrast is believed to be due to wind-blown dust accumulation. The image shows the Martian landscape and the rover's position during the Pathfinder mission's extended phase.

Astronomy Picture from 14/08/1997

Mars Rocks, Sojourner Rolls

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