Curiosity as seen from HiRISE, 12 days after landing
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HiRISE's best opportunity to observe Curiosity right after landing came on sol 12, August 17, 2012.
NASA / JPL / UA
The original image can be found here.
The photo shows amazing detail on the rover. Here's a full-resolution view:
NASA / JPL / UA
Detail view of Curiosity in ESP_028401_1755, landing plus 12 days
And here is the same view, zoomed in 300%, and annotated:
NASA / JPL / UA / annotated by Emily Lakdawalla
Detail view of Curiosity in ESP_028401_1755, landing plus 12 days, annotated
Original image data dated on or about August 17, 2012
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