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Jackie Branc
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🏳️‍⚧️🗿 photographer | graphic designer | columnist | citizen scientist

lifelong learner: analytical philosophy | cognitive sciences | particle physics | fine art

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🔴 'Scales' | #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1766: #WATSON Camera / enhanced

Feb. 7, 2026 (Sol 1766), 19:09:39

source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1766_0823740874_722EBY_N0841192SRLC08062_0000LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Scales | Mars Perseverance Sol 1766: WATSON Camera / enhanced, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. Feb. 7, 2026 (Sol 1766), 19:09:39 source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1766_0823740874_722EBY_N0841192SRLC08062_0000LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
February 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1766: #WATSON Camera / enhanced

Feb. 7, 2026 (Sol 1766), 14:40:31

source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1766_0823724283_386EBY_N0841192SRLC02503_0000LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1766: WATSON Camera / enhanced NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. Feb. 7, 2026 (Sol 1766), 14:40:31 source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1766_0823724283_386EBY_N0841192SRLC02503_0000LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
February 9, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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🔴 The Ring | #Mars #Perseverance

Sol 1764: L/L/R Mastcam-Z Cameras
enhanced mosaic panorama
Feb. 5, 2026 (Sol 1764), 12:15:52
source img: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1764_0823537809_159EBY_N0840000ZCAM09818_1100LMJ | _ZR0_1764_ | _0823537822_

Image Credit: #NASA/ #JPL-Caltech/ #ASU/ Jackie Branc

#ring
The Ring | Mars Perseverance Sol 1764: L/L/R Mastcam-Z Cameras enhanced mosaic panorama NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Feb. 5, 2026 (Sol 1764), 12:15:52 source images: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1764_0823537809_159EBY_N0840000ZCAM09818_1100LMJ | _ZR0_1764_ | _ZL0_1764_0823537822_ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
February 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1763: R/R Navigation Camera
( #Navcam )

Feb. 4, 2026 (Sol 1763), 08:15:21

source images: Mars_Perseverance_NRF_1763_0823434218_747ECM_N0840000NCAM13762_01_195J | _02_195J

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1763: R/R Navigation Camera ( #Navcam ). NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving. Feb. 4, 2026 (Sol 1763), 08:15:21 source images: Mars_Perseverance_NRF_1763_0823434218_747ECM_N0840000NCAM13762_01_195J | _02_195J Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc #RedPlanet
February 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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🔭🧪 5293 - Galactic Winds in the Early Universe | #JWST

Thu Feb 05 21:25:41 EST 2026

PI: Xinfeng Xu
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst/phase2-...
Source: yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_l...

NIRCAM F115W,F200W,F150W,F300W,F410M,F250

Image Credit: #NASA / #ESA / #CSA / #STScI / Jackie Branc
🔭🧪 5293 - Galactic Winds in the Early Universe: observing outflows in emission and absorption in a typical z~6 galaxy | JWST Thu Feb 05 21:25:41 EST 2026 Principal Investigator: Xinfeng Xu Program info: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst/phase2-public/5293.pdf Source: https://yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_latest_release.html NIRCAM F115W,F200W,F150W,F300W,F410M,F250 #JWST #MACS0308-ZD1 Image Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc
February 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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1/3🧵🔭🧪 The Origin of the Crab Nebula - Crab Pulsar PSR B0531+21 | #JWST

31-10-2022
Principal Investigator: Tea Temim
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
Source: MAST Archive

NIRCam: f480m,f150w2-f162m | green channel simulated
Credit: #NASA/ #ESA/ #CSA/ #STScI/ Jackie Branc

#CrabNebula
1/2🧵🔭🧪 The Origin of the Crab Nebula - Crab Pulsar PSR B0531+21 | #JWST 31-10-2022 Principal Investigator: Tea Temim Program info: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst-program-info/program/?program=01714 Source: MAST Archive NIRCam: f480m,f150w2-f162m | green channel simulated Credit: #NASA/ #ESA/ #CSA/ #STScI/ Jackie Branc ----- 1/2🧵I fell in love with a star. Butterflies in my stomach, the world seems so vividly coloured, I obsessively keep thinking about you. What are you doing right now, my Star? Neutrons are dripping away, my beloved degenerate fermion gas. A heart full of pions and kaons, you wink at me through 10¹² gauss… My beloved Neutron Star (PSR B0531+21).
February 2, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1758: Left #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Jan. 30, 2026 (Sol 1758), 12:57:37

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1758_0823007730_832EBY_N0831252ZCAM09812_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1758: Left #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced Jan. 30, 2026 (Sol 1758), 12:57:37 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1758_0823007730_832EBY_N0831252ZCAM09812_1100LMJ Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc #RedPlanet
January 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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🔭🧪Young protostellar jet HH288 | #JWST

Molecular cloud emission enhanced

2025-01-26
PI: Mark McCaughrean
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
Source: yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_l...

NIRCam: F212W,F200W,F150W,F356W,F444W,F444-F466N,F444W-F470N

#NASA/ #ESA/ #CSA/ #STScI/ Jackie Branc
🔭🧪Young protostellar jet HH288 | #JWST Molecular cloud emission enhanced 2025-01-26 PI: Mark McCaughrean Program info: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst-program-info/program/?program=4548 Source: https://yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_latest_release.html NIRCam: F212W,F200W,F150W,F356W,F444W,F444-F466N,F444W-F470N #NASA/ #ESA/ #CSA/ #STScI/ Jackie Branc
January 31, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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🔭🧪 Galaxy cluster CLG 0451-03, Early stars | JWST

2025-01-28

Principal Investigator: Lukas Furtak
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
ource: yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_l...

NIRISS f356w,f277w,f200w

#JWST #CLG0451-03

Image Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc
🔭🧪 Galaxy cluster CLG 0451-03 | JWST Early stars -- Properties of lensed stars at z~7 2025-01-28 Principal Investigator: Lukas Furtak Program info: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst-program-info/program/?program=05058 ource: https://yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_latest_release.html NIRISS f356w,f277w,f200w #JWST #CLG0451-03 Image Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc
January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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🔭🧪 Galaxy cluster CLG 0451-03 | JWST

Wed Jan 28 01:39:31 EST 2026

Principal Investigator: Lukas Furtak
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
Source: yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_l...

NIRCAM f150w,f444w,f277w,f200w,f356w

#NASA / #ESA / #CSA / #STScI / Jackie Branc

#JWST #CLG0451-03
🔭🧪 Galaxy cluster CLG 0451-03 | JWST Early stars -- Properties of lensed stars at z~7 Wed Jan 28 01:39:31 EST 2026 Principal Investigator: Lukas Furtak Program info: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst-program-info/program/?program=05058 Source: https://yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_latest_release.html NIRCAM f150w,f444w,f277w,f200w,f356w #NASA / #ESA / #CSA / #STScI / Jackie Branc #JWST #CLG0451-03
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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🔭🧪 Extreme Star-Forming and Dusty Galaxy NGC 1614

2025-01-23

Principal Investigator: Miranda Caputo
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
Source: yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_l...

NIRCAM f277w,f480m,f200w,f410m,f182m,f210m

#NASA / #ESA / #CSA / #STScI / Jackie Branc

#JWST #NGC1614
🔭🧪 Extreme Star-Forming and Dusty Galaxy NGC 1614 2025-01-23 Principal Investigator: Miranda Caputo Program info: https://www.stsci.edu/jwst-program-info/program/?program=06035 Source: https://yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_latest_release.html NIRCAM f277w,f480m,f200w,f410m,f182m,f210m #NASA / #ESA / #CSA / #STScI / Jackie Branc
January 27, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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🔭🧪 JWST | HH211 Kinematics

2025-01-24

Principal Investigator: Thomas Ray
Program info: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
Source: yuval-harpaz.github.io/astro/jwst_l...

NIRCAM f444w,f210m,f210m,f212n

#NASA / #ESA / #CSA / #STScI / Jackie Branc

#JWST #HH211
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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2/2🧵🐚"Shells" Sculptural Accent, S. #Lewiński, site A

| 1981 | Location: John Paul II Avenue, #Szczecin, #Poland. Photo by Jackie Branc

#Sculpture
Name: Shells Type: Sculptural Accent Author: S. Lewiński Date of creation: 1981 Material: Aluminium, cast (sculpture), sandstone (plinth) Dimensions: height 105 cm x width 110 cm x depth 45 cm (height with base 220 cm) Location: Aleja Jana Pawła II | John Paul II Avenue Near Grunwaldzki Square. Aluminum, cast (sculpture), sandstone (pedestal), height 105 cm x width 110 cm x depth 45 cm (height with base 220 cm). Design and implementation – Sławomir Lewiński. Commissioned by the city authorities in 1981, as part of a project to place twelve sculptures along what was then Jedności Narodowej Avenue up to and including Lotników Square. Two of the works created at that time, by Ryszard Wilk and Czesław Wronka, have not survived. The initiator of the aforementioned project was Stanisław Biżek. – The sculptural accent presents two shell-shaped forms, facing each other with concave, slightly wavy surfaces. Both elements (positioned vertically) differ slightly in height and shape. The sculpture sits on a small, rectangular pedestal. Good condition. "Shells" Sculptural Accent, S. Lewiński, site A | 1981 | Location: John Paul II Avenue, Szczecin, Poland. Photo by Jackie Branc
January 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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1/2🧵🐚"Shells" Sculptural Accent, S. #Lewiński, site B

| 1981 | Location: John Paul II Avenue, #Szczecin, #Poland. Photo by Jackie Branc

#Sculpture
Name: Shells Type: Sculptural Accent Author: S. Lewiński Date of creation: 1981 Material: Aluminium, cast (sculpture), sandstone (plinth) Dimensions: height 105 cm x width 110 cm x depth 45 cm (height with base 220 cm) Location: Aleja Jana Pawła II | John Paul II Avenue Near Grunwaldzki Square. Aluminum, cast (sculpture), sandstone (pedestal), height 105 cm x width 110 cm x depth 45 cm (height with base 220 cm). Design and implementation – Sławomir Lewiński. Commissioned by the city authorities in 1981, as part of a project to place twelve sculptures along what was then Jedności Narodowej Avenue up to and including Lotników Square. Two of the works created at that time, by Ryszard Wilk and Czesław Wronka, have not survived. The initiator of the aforementioned project was Stanisław Biżek. – The sculptural accent presents two shell-shaped forms, facing each other with concave, slightly wavy surfaces. Both elements (positioned vertically) differ slightly in height and shape. The sculpture sits on a small, rectangular pedestal. Good condition. "Shells" Sculptural Accent, S. Lewiński, site B | 1981 | Location: John Paul II Avenue, Szczecin, Poland. Photo by Jackie Branc
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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🕷️My beloved young friend Mr. Bubble ❤️
🇻🇪 Greenbottle blue tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)

#tarantula #spider #friend #mygalomorphae #theraphosidae #chromatopelmacyaneopubescens
🕷️My beloved young friend Mr. Bubble ❤️ Greenbottle blue tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) 🕷️My beloved young friend Mr. Bubble ❤️ Greenbottle blue tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)
January 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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2/2🧵🟠🟣⚪ "In every object, its previous forms must live on in some rudimentary way", part II - #2, digital #collage

model: Dione @dionek.bsky.social

The entire project is on my website: tinyurl.com/2vk83fuw

Credit : #NASA / #SwRI / #MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC BY
#Jupiter #Io #Juno
In every object, its previous forms must live on in some rudimentary way, part II #2, digital collage A surreal digital collage featuring a close-up of a human eye with detailed eyelashes and eyebrow. The lower half of the image transitions into a planetary sphere resembling Jupiter’s moon Europa, with icy, cracked surface textures. The planet-like form aligns with the eye, suggesting a cosmic iris, set against a deep black background. source images: JUPITER | JNCE_2022056_40C00040_V01-JB_processing EUROPA | NCE_2022272_45C00001_MERGE model: Dione Credit : #NASA / #SwRI / #MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC BY
December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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1/2🧵🟠🟣⚪ "In every object, its previous forms must live on in some rudimentary way", part II - #1, digital #collage

model: Dione @dionek.bsky.social

The entire project is on my website: tinyurl.com/2vk83fuw

Credit : #NASA / #SwRI / #MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC BY
#Jupiter #Io #Juno
"In every object, its previous forms must live on in some rudimentary way", part II - #1, digital collage A surreal digital collage showing the lower half of a female model’s face with red lips and hands touching her cheeks. The upper part of her head is replaced by a large image of Jupiter from NASA’s Juno mission, with swirling cloud patterns. A smaller image of Jupiter’s moon Io overlaps the planet near the center. The background is minimal and light gray, contrasting with the black space above the planet. source images: JUPITER | JNCE_2023174_52C00133_V01 IO | JNCE_2023364_57C00022_V01 model: Dione @dionek.bsky.social Credit : #NASA / #SwRI / #MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC BY #Jupiter
December 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1717: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 14:07:04

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819372257_348EBY_N0830000ZCAM09802_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1717: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 14:07:04 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819372257_348EBY_N0830000ZCAM09802_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
December 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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1/2🧵🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1717: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 14:08:05

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819372324_348EBY_N0830000ZCAM09802_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1717: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 14:08:05 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819372324_348EBY_N0830000ZCAM09802_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
December 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1717: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 14:07:53

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819372311_348EBY_N0830000ZCAM09802_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1717: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 14:07:53 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819372311_348EBY_N0830000ZCAM09802_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
December 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1717: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 11:33:01

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819362763_724EBY_N0830000ZCAM09798_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1717: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Dec. 18, 2025 (Sol 1717), 11:33:01 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1717_0819362763_724EBY_N0830000ZCAM09798_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
December 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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#Mars #Perseverance Sol 1705: #WATSON Camera / enhanced

6, 2025 (Sol 1705), 15:58:41

source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1705_0818313854_953EBY_N0822866SRLC02503_0000LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet 🧪🔭
Mars Perseverance Sol 1705: WATSON Camera / enhanced D. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. 6, 2025 (Sol 1705), 15:58:41 source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1705_0818313854_953EBY_N0822866SRLC02503_0000LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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#Mars #Perseverance Sol 1705: #WATSON Camera / enhanced

Dec. 6, 2025 (Sol 1705), 16:07:03

source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1705_0818314370_242EBY_N0822866SRLC00345_0000LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet 🧪🔭
Mars Perseverance Sol 1705: WATSON Camera / enhanced B. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. Dec. 6, 2025 (Sol 1705), 16:07:03 source image: Mars_Perseverance_SIF_1705_0818314370_242EBY_N0822866SRLC00345_0000LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1703: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Dec. 4, 2025 (Sol 1703), 09:23:43

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1703_0818111899_098EBY_N0821486ZCAM04284_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet 🔭🧪
Mars Perseverance Sol 1703: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Dec. 4, 2025 (Sol 1703), 09:23:43 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1703_0818111899_098EBY_N0821486ZCAM04284_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
December 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1695: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Nov. 26, 2025 (Sol 1695), 12:20:38

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1695_0817412658_818EBY_N0813608ZCAM09783_0340LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1695: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 26, 2025 (Sol 1695), 12:20:38 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1695_0817412658_818EBY_N0813608ZCAM09783_0340LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM