Mars just can’t get enough of “local lithologies” and “larger landscapes,” can it? While we here on Earth are still figuring out how to make our coffee without burning it, NASA’s Mars 2020 rover is busy dissecting the “bright, fractured outcrop” of Westport. Yes, that’s right—our little rover is exploring the western-most rim of Jezero like it’s the hottest vacation spot of the year!

Meanwhile, we’re just trying to navigate the complex landscape of our own backyards. But hey, if exploring the boundary between different types of Martian soil is what floats your boat, who are we to judge? Cheers to the rover, giving us a crash course in geology while we’re