After Victoria..., .. what next? |
After Victoria..., .. what next? |
May 28 2007, 02:07 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
I know we've had rather light-hearted discussions about this before, with most people agreeing that Oppy is likely to end her days inside or on the edge of Victoria Crater, simply because there's nothing else to investigate within reach, but has Steve S got it in his mind that Oppy will head off somewhere else after Victoria? This report could be read in a way that suggests that...
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May 30 2007, 03:25 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Arlington, Virginia Member No.: 159 |
The area directly South of Victoria looks pretty bad in the HIRISE shot, but once you get past that (easier said than done), it looks like the plains North of Victoria again (especially in the SE corner of the image). This HRSCView image is the best available to look around in the area.
As Doug said, we need many more images. |
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May 30 2007, 03:47 PM
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Special Cookie Group: Members Posts: 2168 Joined: 6-April 05 From: Sintra | Portugal Member No.: 228 |
Leaving aside the possible interest of the crater and speaking only of the feasiblity of reaching it how do you see this possible path?
It seems to me devoided of big dunes and with some good stretches of solid ground... In how much time would a healthy Opportunity would cover this distance (roughly 1/3 of the total way)? -------------------- "Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
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