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A Postcard From Mars: NASA’s Curiosity Rover Sends Beautiful Mount Sharp Panorama

Curiosity took the images in the morning and the evening to show what light looks like during different parts of the day.

One of the best things about NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers are the amazing scenic photographs that they produce of Mars’ landscape. These photos give scientists a better view of our red neighbor and are also just cool to see. The latest image from Curiosity is a gorgeous panorama taken from Mars’ Mount Sharp region, and it’s an instant classic.

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The photo, which NASA posted on Dec. 30, is located along a ridge on the foothills of Mount Sharp, a three-mile-high mountain that Curiosity has been slowly climbing since 2014. The mountain is smack dab in the middle of Gale Crater, and the photo is looking down the slope toward the crater’s floor. You can also see the rim of the crater in the background of the photo.

Curiosity was in the vicinity to collect more samples from a nearby spot known as Nevado Sajama. Eagle-eyed viewers may also see Curiosity’s tracks, which lead back to the Valle de la Luna dig site. Valle de la Luna shares its name with two Earth landmarks that are also known for their unique rocky structures that were carved out by wind and water erosion.

A whole day on Mars

Arguably the coolest part of the photo is when it was taken. The image was stitched together from raw photos taken on the 4,722nd and 4,723rd Martian days, or sols, and at different times of day. Curiosity took the first image at 4:15 p.m. on Sol 4,722 and the other at 8:20 a.m. on Sol 4,723. To save you a Google Search, the times translate to Nov. 18 here on Earth for both photos.

Once the images were stitched together, NASA colorized the image to show what early morning and afternoon might look like on the red planet. The image shows late afternoon on the orange side and morning on the blue side. NASA also notes that adding color helps differentiate the landscape and make minor details easier to see. It is also much more pleasing to look at when compared to the raw images that Curiosity sent home on those days.

This is the third such «postcard» taken by the Curiosity rover. The first one was in November 2021, and it was taken closer to the base of Mount Sharp. The second one came from Marker Band Valley, which is also located in the foothills of Mount Sharp.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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