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Old 02-June-2004, 01:13 AM
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Default Outcrop at the Columbia Hills in Pancam photo?
What do you think? Right side of the hill in this image:

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/galle...P2353L7M1.HTML
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Looks possible - we should have a better idea soon.
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The latest flight directors update mentions the science team are getting excited about possible layering and outcrop rocks in the hills.

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/galle...6P2353R1M1.JPG

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/mer/flightdir.cfm
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What's the elevation of the highest peak visible in the Pancam images?

I can't seem to find an indication of the scale anywhere.
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Here's a link with the info:

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/galle...20040602a.html

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Husband Hill measures approximately 90 meters (295 feet) tall...
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