The scale of the images taken by the "Microscopic Imager" on the Mars rover is 11.7 micrometers per pixel. This means that each pixel in the image represents an area of 11.7 micrometers on the surface of Mars.
The scale of the images taken by the "Microscopic Imager" on the Mars rover is determined by a calibration target, which is included in the images. The target contains a grid of known size, which can be used to measure the scale of the image.
Knowing the scale of the images taken by the "Microscopic Imager" is important because it allows scientists to accurately measure and analyze the features and structures in the images. This helps in understanding the geology and composition of the Martian surface.
The scale of the images on the "Microscopic Imager" is significantly smaller than the scale on Earth. This is because the Martian surface is much smaller than Earth's and the resolution of the images is higher.
No, the scale of the images on the "Microscopic Imager" cannot be changed. The scale is fixed and determined by the camera's optics and the distance between the camera and the target being imaged.
