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A bird’s eye view of Jezero crater

A view of the landing site as Perseverance was making its descent.
A view of the landing site as Perseverance was making its descent. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech

This is one of many images taken by the rover’s Down-Look Camera during the descent. Intriguing geological features are visible, including some interesting stratigraphy at top left. Billions of years ago, Jezero crater was filled with water and fed by a rushing river.

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