Spirit cleaner? |
Spirit cleaner? |
Jun 18 2007, 06:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1887 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Iowa Member No.: 110 |
I've been keeping an eye on the sundial images looking for signs of a cleaning event. I've noticed some changes in the latest to be downloaded although they may be due to changes in the lighting.
A : clean patch at top of circle streak at bottom B : increased contrast from dust left behind next to mirror C : clean patch next to wire Also note the missing clumps of dust on the deck A broader view show a contrast between sol 1221 and 1227 http://207.7.139.5/mars/spirit/navcam/2007...I4P0165L0M1.JPG http://207.7.139.5/mars/spirit/navcam/2007...00P1914L0M1.JPG Has anyone heard if there has been a change in the power levels? |
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Jun 22 2007, 03:00 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 17-May 06 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 776 |
I don't know if they lock in place or not. I would probably design them to do so if I was in charge.
If they don't perhaps they could try shaking the dust off as a last ditch effort. However, when Spirit does finally die, I would hate to see her die with her panels stuck up. Doesn't seem fitting for a rover that has done so much. When humans walk up to her one day in the future, I want them to see her sitting on Home Plate like she was as an explorer. -------------------- |
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Jun 22 2007, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4256 Joined: 17-January 05 Member No.: 152 |
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