The Mastcam-Z instrument, a pair of zoom-capable cameras on Perseverance's neck-like mast, allows scientists to capture high-resolution stereo images and spot unusual features like this spherule-covered "helmet" rock from a distance.

NASA’s Perseverance rover, during its ongoing mission on the Martian surface, continues to make groundbreaking discoveries that captivate scientists and space enthusiasts alike. One such discovery,reported by Space.