NASA details age analysis of ancient Martian meteorite
NASA has published details of a slice from Teghaza 001, a Martian meteorite. The slice was used to determine the age of the rock, which NASA says is among the oldest Martian meteorites found on Earth. Reflected light images are used to locate minerals that scientists then analyze with different instruments. The information was released in an agency statement.
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- NASA's accompanying figure shows the same reflected light image used to select mineral targets.
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The age measurements from Martian meteorites help researchers piece together the geological history of Mars.
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