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Mars Perseverance Sol 1317: Left Mastcam-Z Camera
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast.
This image was acquired on Nov. 2, 2024 (Sol 1317) at the local mean solar time of 11:24:14.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU
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