"Curiosity rover captures stunning postcards of Mars' landscape and sky"

NASA's Curiosity rover captured a panoramic photo of Mars showing the planet's landscape at different times of day. The photo was taken on a clear day and shows landmarks such as "Marker Band Valley," two hills named "Bolivar" and "Deepdale," and the rim of the Gale Crater. The photo also captures the rover's tracks across the dusty Martian landscape. The images were taken with black-and-white navigation cameras and color was added to create a "postcard" effect. The photo teaches researchers about the way the sun and shadows move on Mars.