Mc Murdo Panorama (2)

Caption NASA originale:"Spirit has stayed busy at Winter Haven during the past six months even without driving.
In addition to acquiring this spectacular panorama, the Rover Team has also acquired significant new assessments of the elemental chemistry and mineralogy of rocks and soil targets within reach of the rover's arm. The team plans soon to have Spirit drive to a very nearby spot on Low Ridge to access different rock and soil samples while maintaining a good solar panel tilt toward the Sun for the rest of the Martian Winter.

Despite the long span of time needed for acquiring this 360° view - a few images at a time every few Soles over a total of 119 Soles because the available power was so low -- the lighting and color remain remarkably uniform across the mosaic".