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Detailed View - MER-B Sol 014 Spherule

The original NASA/JPL image link is here

Description:  unknown organism (left) and sand dollar (right)

Apparent size: 4 mm

Common features:  unknown has the appearance of a moist object that has dried out and wrinkled.  The sand dollar is clearly marked by an embossed star pattern with an opening at its center.

 

 

Stacked frames:  4

Enhancement methods:

bright/contrast  difference

After bright/contrast, four frames were stacked and the differential process done.  The resulting image was contrast enhanced.

 

Summary description of image contents:  an object that appears to have lost moisture and wrinkled.  Also, a small sand dollar or other organism similar to a sea biscuit.  The star pattern appears to be six pointed.  It is slightly raised and covered with tiny dents or pores.

Stereo view:

Anaglyph view:  click here

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