Image right: Geologic map of the MC-23 NW quadrangle on Mars, highlighting MFF units in solid colors. The landing site targeted for the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) rover is shown inside Gale crater, at center left. The new mapping reveals MFF materials much closer to Gale crater than had been previously recognized. (Credit: James R. Zimbelman and Stephen P. Scheidt, Smithsonian)
