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NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm.
This image was acquired on Aug. 20, 2025 (Sol 1600) at the local mean solar time of 12:50:37.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Dec. 21 - 27, 2025
Mars Perseverance Sol 1725: Left Mastcam-Z Camera
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