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Mars Perseverance Sol 696: Right Mastcam-Z Camera
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast.
This image was acquired on Feb. 3, 2023 (Sol 696) at the local mean solar time of 14:13:28.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU
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