Curiosity images of Point Lake

Point Lake rock outcrop. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech
Point Lake rock outcrop. Click for larger version. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech

Some nice new MAHLI and Mastcam images of the rock outcrop Point Lake, taken by Curiosity as it starts its long drive to Mount Sharp. Lots of interesting small holes and nodules. Click images for larger versions. Further analysis should determine whether these rocks are sedimentary or volcanic in origin. All Curiosity raw images are available here.

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