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Perseverance camera images show Mars resembling Earth

Original: What makes Mars so interesting is how remarkably similar it appears to be with Terra. # Perseverance 's multiple cameras

NASA's Perseverance rover is drawing attention for close-up images of the Martian surface taken with its multiple cameras, including down-looking entry, descent and landing cameras. Space enthusiasts note how remarkably similar Mars appears to Earth, with detailed shots of ordinary dirt and rocks giving a sense of familiarity with the planet's terrain.

Why now: People are discussing the rover's imagery because the striking resemblance between Martian and terrestrial landscapes continues to fascinate

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• What makes Mars so interesting is how remarkably similar it appears to be with Terra. # Perseverance 's multiple cameras help get a feeling of familiarity with their close up images with details of insignificant dirt and rocks. Down looking Entry-Descent-Landing camera,… · 65dBnoise · 4

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