Spirit's Winter Haven: the surroundings (3)

Caption NASA originale:"Panoramic images will provide important information about the nature and origin of surrounding rocks and soils. Spirit will also study the mineralogy of the surrounding terrain using the Thermal Emission Spectrometer and search for surface changes caused by high winds. After the Winter Solstice in August, depending on energy levels, scientists may direct the Rover to pivot around the disabled, right front wheel to get different targets within reach of the RA. When the Winter Season is over and solar energy levels rise again, scientists will direct Spirit to leave its Winter "Campaign Site" and continue examining the Columbia Hills".