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- May 25, 2013
"BRUNSWICK — Most Mainers know the story of Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain and the 20th Maine's famous Civil War charge down the rocky hillside of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Now, there's a rock on Mars bearing the general's name.
Scientists discovered the rock in question on the 1,099th Martian day of the mission being carried out by the Mars Curiosity rover. Its image was captured by the Mars Handlens imager, which sits at the end of the rover's arm.
When a Mars object is targeted for investigation, it is given a name from a list pre-approved by the International Astronomical Union..."
https://bangordailynews.com/2015/10...e-names-mars-rock-after-war-hero-chamberlain/Now, there's a rock on Mars bearing the general's name.
Scientists discovered the rock in question on the 1,099th Martian day of the mission being carried out by the Mars Curiosity rover. Its image was captured by the Mars Handlens imager, which sits at the end of the rover's arm.
When a Mars object is targeted for investigation, it is given a name from a list pre-approved by the International Astronomical Union..."
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