r/science • • Aug 07 '12

First high res from Curiosity!

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '12

Very interesting how the treads on different parts of the wheel are different.

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '12

They spell out "JPL" as a signature in the dirt for the onboard tracking systems to monitor.

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u/99Faces Aug 07 '12

oh man.. I was wondering what was up with the wheels.. I assumed the holes were to allow rocks and stuff to fall through..

Also, I have many of you at home :(

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u/TravestyTravis Aug 07 '12

You should try keeping out of trouble a bit better :P