Light-toned sulfate/clay layer at Gale crater Latitude/longitude: X North, Y East Rationale: Location of transition between phyllosilicate-rich units and.

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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 4 th MSL workshop presentation