The HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has released a color movie of Mars recorded at 21 degrees north latitude and 74 degrees east latitude. It is used to survey one possible landing site for Mars Science Laboratory. The animation shows a range of colors that has been determined to be hydrated clay minerals and unaltered volcanic rocks. According to UA Professor Alfred S. McEwen, HiRISE principal investigator, "The clay minerals are especially promising in the search for ancient life on Mars." Check the movie out for yourself.
http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/media/clips/PSP_003086_2015_short.mov
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