Guest Thinkers — September 1, 2010

Mystery Volcano Photo #9

The latest Mystery Volcano Photo for your best guess!

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Busy Monday with Dr. Steven Squyres, the Principle Investigator of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission (MER; otherwise known as the plucky Spirit and Opportunity) is at Denison to give a talk and meet with students.

On that note, here is Mystery Volcano Photo #9.

And if you have any more questions for me to consider to ask Dr. Jonathan Castro, email them to me soon at

Good luck!

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