This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Warrenmck (talk | contribs) at 11:04, 25 July 2024 (WP:TNT per MOS:LIST. Entire article condensed to a list of significant rocks on Mars, rather than every single rock ever named by a rover with images of all of them. Article was a complete mess, should be much more utilitarian now.). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 11:04, 25 July 2024 by Warrenmck (talk | contribs) (WP:TNT per MOS:LIST. Entire article condensed to a list of significant rocks on Mars, rather than every single rock ever named by a rover with images of all of them. Article was a complete mess, should be much more utilitarian now.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Alphabetical list of named rocks and meteorites found on Mars "Martian rocks" redirects here. For Martian meteorites found on Earth, see List of Martian meteorites.Martian rocks and outcrops have been studied in-situ by various landers and rovers. While many of the rocks identified on the Martian surface are similar to each other, some have been considered scientifically important or otherwise notable and have been subjected to more extensive study or public interest.
Names for Mars rocks are largely unofficial designations used for ease of discussion purposes, as the International Astronomical Union's official Martian naming system declares that objects smaller than 100 m (330 ft) are not to be given official names. Because of this, some less significant rocks seen in photos returned by Mars rovers have been named more than once, and others have even had their names changed later due to conflicts or even matters of opinion among researchers. Often rocks are named after the children or family members of astronauts or NASA employees.
Sojourner rover (Mars Pathfinder 1997):
Spirit rover (Mars Exploration Rover, 2004 – 2010):
Opportunity rover (Mars Exploration Rover, 2004 - 2018):
Curiosity rover (Mars Science Laboratory, 2012 - present):
See also
- Composition of Mars
- Geology of Mars
- List of craters on Mars
- List of mountains on Mars
- List of rock formations
- List of valles on Mars
- Martian regolith
- Mineralogy of Mars
External links
- Mars - Geologic Map (USGS, 2014) (original / crop / full / video (00:56)).
- Rocks on Mars (Geology.com)
- MPF Rock Names
- Named Rocks on Mars (ppt file)
- NASA – Mars Exploration Program
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- "Why – and How – NASA Gives a Name to Every Spot It Studies on Mars". NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).