NASA's Curiosity rover has captured fascinating images of rocks on Mars, showcasing elongated branch-like formations. Equipped with the powerful Mast Camera (Mastcam), Curiosity's high-resolution imaging instrument provides detailed visuals of the Martian landscape. These elongated rock branches have been observed on Sol 3940 (2023-09-06) and can be attributed to various geological processes such as erosion, weathering, or deposition. The physics of the Mastcam's imaging capabilities lie in its use of lenses and sensors. The Mastcam is equipped with telephoto and wide-angle lenses, allowing it to capture both detailed close-up views and broader panoramic images of the Martian landscape. Visualisation of Curiosity's Right_Mastcam instrument provided in this video by iGadgetPro. Be sure to like and subscribe for more fascinating insights into the solar system, planets, rovers, and satellites! Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS Source RAW-image from NASA: https://mars.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/msss/03940/mcam/3940MR1047150011903984C00_DXXX.jpg Animation, image processing, visuals, sound and renders made by iGadgetPro Like and Subscribe! #mars #curiosity #rover #mastcam #branches