Light-toned sulfate/clay layer at Gale crater

Latitude/longitude:X North, Y East

Rationale:Location of transition between phyllosilicate-rich units and sulfate-rich units

Morphology and Mineralogy: Location is in filled channel carved into layered rocks of mound. Both phyllosilicate and sulfate-bearing units.

What will the rover specifically do here?Study differences in lithology between the phyllosilicate and sulfate units, characterize channel fill, and work upsection in lower mound stratigraphy.

500 m

200 m

Target of interest

PSP_009149_1750

Target of interest

From R. Milliken 4th MSL workshop presentation