South from the landing site, sols 72-237, Starting the science traverse |
South from the landing site, sols 72-237, Starting the science traverse |
May 3 2021, 11:35 PM
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Solar System Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 10192 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
It's not easy to figure out where to divide threads, but we just had a drive on sol 72 which I think we could say signifies the beginning of the traverse to the south and the start of regular science operations. Originally I expected a clean break with helicopter operations but we are not getting such an obvious dividing point.
So I am taking it on myself to start a new thread for the exploration mission. If the timing seems wrong people can let me know. Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
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Sep 30 2021, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2998 Joined: 30-October 04 Member No.: 105 |
Interesting bit of information. I wasn't aware that the soil reacted like that to the Laser.
I recall that the drill cuttings at an earlier stop fused into glassy lumps. But that this soil reacts so strongly to the Laser's heat implies hydrated minerals which could suggest particular weathering processes. --Bill -------------------- |
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