This image released on Tuesday Aug. 7,2012 by NASA shows the first color view of the north wall and rim of Gale Crater where NASA's rover Curiosity landed Sunday night. The picture was taken by the rover's camera at the end of its stowed robotic arm and appears fuzzy because of dust on the camera's cover. (AP Photo/NASA)
The photos began pouring in Wednesday morning after the nuclear-powered rover raised its mast that's equipped with the cameras.
The raw images reveal portions of the rover's instrument deck, its shadow on the ground and the Martian horizon.
Since touching down inside Gale Crater Sunday night, Curiosity has beamed home a steady stream of images, including the first color view from the landing site.
Better views are expected over the next several days, including a color panorama.
Curiosity is on a two-year mission to examine whether the ancient Martian environment ever had conditions favorable for microbial life.
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