Mars Perseverance Sol 1730: Left Mastcam-Z Camera

This photo was selected by public vote and featured as "Image of the Week" for Week 257 (Jan. 11 - 17, 2026) of the Perseverance rover mission on Mars.

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 Jan. 1, 2026 (Sol 1730) at the local mean solar time of 07:29:01.

Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU