Alamogordo Creek - detail mgnf (3) - Sol 825

The Microscopic-Imager frame covers the area outlined by the white boxes in both the PanCam views, a rectangle 3 cm (1,2") across.

As Opportunity traverses to the South, it is analyzing soil and rocks along the way for differences from those seen earlier. At this site, the soil contains abundant small spherical fragments, thought to be Hematite-rich concretions, plus finer-grained basaltic sand. Most of the spherical fragments seen in the Microscopic Image are smaller than those first seen at the Rover's Landing Site (Eagle Crater), some 5 Km (about 3,1 miles) to the North. However, a few larger spherical fragments and other rock fragments can also be seen in the PanCam images".