“Although Opportunity is showing clear signs of aging, it still has plenty of exploring left”
MiniatureThermal Emission Spectrometer (Mini-TES)The Mini-TES is an infrared spectrometer capable of studying the heat emitted from Mars’ terrain, thus determining its mineralogy from a distance. Magnet Arrays Opportunity has three sets of magnets that are dedicated to collect dust grains for analysis by other instruments aboard the rover, and clear the view of the cameras. Panoramic Camera (Pancam)This camera consists of a pair of high-resolution colour stereo CCD cameras which, when coupled with the Pancam Mast Assembly (PMA), is capable of producing a full 360-degree image. Rock AbrasionTool (RAT)To collect rock samples under the surface, the RAT uses its powerful grinder to create a hole that penetrates 5mm into the planet. Microscopic Imager(MI) This instrumentis a combination of a CCD cameraand a microscope, andthis allows scientists to examine the smallscalestructure of Martian and soil. rocks Mössbauer Spectrometer(MB) This spectrometerwas specificallydesigned to intenselyprobe minerals, iron-bearing determiningthe compositionand to an abundanceextremely of accuracy. high degree Alpha ParticleX-ray Spectrometer (APXS)The APXS measures the radioactive decay and energy distribution of alpha particles and X-rays to calculate the elemental compositionof the rocks and soils.