MARS MISSION RECORD / Mission Logs KiwiMars 2012 / Day 11 - 1 May 2012

EVA 12 Report Day 11

A preserved expedition record. Dates, ages, roles and descriptions reflect the original account; references to live activities describe that period.

Date and time: 1 May 2012, 1130 hrs to 1500 hrs
Written by: Ali Harley, Crew 118, MSPS
Time: 1600 hrs

Crew Members:  

Bruce Ngataierua, Ali Harley

EVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photograph
Site Location:  

South of Kissing Camel Range (Bob's Rock Garden)
UTM Northing 4249475.1 UTM Easting 518284.3

Transit Mode:  

ATV

Objectives:  

To have a closer look at the flood plain for fossils

Results:

4 fossils found.  All yet to be confirmed (images will be emailed to Jon Clarke) but think they are 1 x coprolite, and 3 x (shell or sponge or coral).

EVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photographEVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photographEVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photographEVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photograph

Lessons Learned:

It's difficult to identify fossils!!

EVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photograph

EVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photographEVA 12 Report Day 11 — original expedition photograph

ENDS.