Pot of Gold (Mars)

Rock in Gusev Crater on Mars From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pot of Gold is the nickname for a knobby, softball-sized rock in Gusev Crater on Mars. During an examination by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on June 25, 2004, hematite was first detected by Spirit, suggesting a watery past on Mars.[1]

Feature typeRock
Coordinates14.6°S 175.5°E / -14.6; 175.5
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Pot of Gold Rock
The knobby "Pot of Gold" rock on Mars.
Feature typeRock
Coordinates14.6°S 175.5°E / -14.6; 175.5
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