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NASA's Perseverance rover has captured a detailed 360-degree panorama of 'Turquoise Bay' in Mars' Jezero Crater 'Margin Unit,' an area along the shoreline of an ancient lake. Analysis of the region revealed unexpectedly complex geology, prompting scientists to reassess assumptions about how water shaped early Mars. The findings, based on imagery and data gathered since 2023, add to growing evidence of sophisticated ancient water systems on Mars and inform ongoing efforts to understand the planet's past habitability.