PULL · 24 OCT 2005

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Angular Sand on Martian Hills

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The robotic Spirit rover found unusually angular sand in Mars' Columbia Hills. This contrasts with the rounder sand previously found in the plains of Gusev Crater. The angularity suggests the hill sand has tumbled less and traveled a shorter distance, as tumbling typically rounds off sand and rocks.

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Angular Sand on Martian Hills
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 24 OCT 2005 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 OCT 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 24 OCT 2005
DAY
Monday
MOON
Last quarter, 61% lit
POSITION
Day 297 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Orionid shower, peaked 3 days ago