Curiosity's first high-res, color, panoramic images from Mars! (photos)

by Laura Shin  |  August 8, 2012  |  Image 3 of 22

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This is the first 360-degree panoramic view from Curiosity. Mount Sharp is to the right, and the north Gale Crater rim can be seen at center. The rover's body is in the foreground, with the shadow of its head, or mast, poking up to the right. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

This is the first 360-degree panoramic view from Curiosity. Mount Sharp is to the right, and the north Gale Crater rim can be seen at center. The rover's body is in the foreground, with the shadow of its head, or mast, poking up to the right. (NASA/JPL-Caltech) - Image 3 of 22

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