Mars Rover Captures Image of Martian 'Snowman'
The image was taken in Jezero Crater. The rover has recently started ascending the crater's slopes, promising more intriguing images from new perspectives.
NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted an unusual rock formation on Mars that resembles a snowman. The image was captured on July 13, during the rover's 1208th sol, or Martian day, on the Red Planet. The "snowman," composed of stacked rocks, was photographed using the rover's Mastcam-Z camera system.
The discovery adds to the list of Earth-like objects seen on Mars by the rover, including shapes that resemble a bear, a donut, and an avocado. The image was taken in Jezero Crater, where Perseverance has been exploring since its landing on February 18, 2021. The rover has recently started ascending the crater's slopes, promising more intriguing images from new perspectives.
NASA scientists highlighted the significance of such discoveries, noting that while the "snowman" is merely a rock formation, it sparks curiosity and imagination about Mars. The Perseverance rover continues to study various samples and conduct preliminary analyses using its onboard instruments.