Solander Point, Sol 3387 - 3511 (August 4, 2013 - December 12, 2013) |
Solander Point, Sol 3387 - 3511 (August 4, 2013 - December 12, 2013) |
Aug 4 2013, 08:39 PM
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Aug 19 2013, 08:33 PM
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With the December 12 position about 17m higher than the current position, that should give us a great view of the surroundings.
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Aug 19 2013, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1089 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Close to Meudon Observatory in France Member No.: 172 |
With the December 12 position about 17m higher than the current position, that should give us a great view of the surroundings. Wintering at this spot means no great global views of Endeavour and of the surrounding plains until the end of 2014/beginning of 2015... I thought they were to climb a little higher (white dot on image herewith) to get some spectacular views while spending a long time wintering at the same spot. An opinion focused on Mars outreach of course and to gain more public support for Mars exploration when times are tough to get more funds. Well... That's science ! |
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Aug 20 2013, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Moderator Posts: 2262 Joined: 9-February 04 From: Melbourne - Oz Member No.: 16 |
Wintering at this spot means no great global views of Endeavour and of the surrounding plains until the end of 2014/beginning of 2015... I thought they were to climb a little higher (white dot on image herewith) to get some spectacular views while spending a long time wintering at the same spot. I don't think that the < 12th Dec (Station 5) is necessarily the spot for the whole winter. With such a large expanse of northern facing slopes I was under the impression that Oppy would inch her way up Solander Point rather than staying in one place. They want to be at that location before 12th December but could easily be up near your dot by the end of winter. -------------------- |
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