It's just a secondary

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Gary — 4/15/2005 5:24:15 AM (archived)

dtb said:

"Pretty much has to be a low energy object, not a primary impact. Maybe a rock lobbed out as secondary from a nearby young crater."

I think you've nailed it. It's just a secondary crater. They're a dime a dozen which is why they didn't bother to look at it close.

Gary

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Oppy's baby crater (image) - LJ - 4/13/2005 9:47:41 PM
- Opportunity loses right front wheel steering motor - JimO - 4/16/2005 2:00:35 PM
  - re: Opportunity loses right front wheel steering motor - Tom Brosz - 4/16/2005 5:14:24 PM
    - Don't forget to check out some great Opportunity pancam shots today... - Tom Brosz - 4/16/2005 5:18:12 PM
- no follow-up?) - JimO - 4/14/2005 10:20:27 PM
  - re: no follow-up?) - R.L. - 4/15/2005 12:30:12 AM
    - re: no follow-up?) - dtb - 4/15/2005 1:16:43 AM
      - It's just a secondary - Gary - 4/15/2005 5:24:15 AM
        
        Check this shot out from today - Tom Brosz - 4/15/2005 3:27:25 PM
      - Maybe a rock lobbed out from a rover tire? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 4/15/2005 3:44:19 AM
  - I agree! - SteveS - 4/14/2005 11:43:56 PM

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