Map of Lower Mount Sharp

This is a map of lower Mount Sharp on Mars, showing the major geologic units identified from orbit. The rocks of the Murray Formation, mapped in green, likely represent the oldest layers of Mount Sharp that NASA Curiosity rover will explore.

This is a map of lower Mount Sharp on Mars, showing the major geologic units identified from orbit. The rocks of the Murray Formation, mapped in green, likely represent the oldest layers of Mount Sharp that NASA Curiosity rover will explore.

MarsMars Reconnaissance Orbiter MRO Mars Science Laboratory MSL