Astronomy:Pot of Gold (Mars)
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Short description: Rock in Gusev Crater on Mars
 The knobby "Pot of Gold" rock on Mars. | |
| Feature type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 14°36′S 175°30′E / 14.6°S 175.5°E |
Pot of Gold is the nickname for a knobby, softball-sized rock in Gusev Crater on Mars. During an examination by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on June 25, 2004, hematite was first detected by Spirit, suggesting a watery past on Mars.[1]
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References
- ↑ Webster, Guy; Brown, Dwayne (June 25, 2004). "Mars Rover Surprises Continue; Spirit, Too, Finds Hematite". NASA. http://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/solarsystem/release-062504.html.
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