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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Aug 16 2007, 12:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 941 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Boston Member No.: 1102 |
Welcome to UMSF PaulM.
I'm not sure exactly how many km Opportunity would have to go to get off hematite deposits altogether, but I think multiples of the total driving distance to date--which, as Doug indicated, makes it an unlikely goal. But I'm sure SS and team will try and get the maximum science out of what ever they do. Floyd -------------------- |
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Aug 16 2007, 01:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 656 Joined: 20-April 05 From: League City, Texas Member No.: 285 |
...would have to go to get off hematite deposits altogether, but I think multiples of the total driving distance to date. On the other hand, a drive to the west rim of Big Crater/Ithaca to the east/southeast of Victoria would achieve much the same thing, as the rim seems to rise above the hematite, as well as likely predating it. |
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Aug 16 2007, 01:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 2-August 05 Member No.: 451 |
On the other hand, a drive to the west rim of Big Crater/Ithaca to the east/southeast of Victoria would achieve much the same thing, as the rim seems to rise above the hematite, as well as likely predating it. The idea of Opportunity making an Odyssey to Ithaca appeals to me. It would be better still if it had a wife, son, and swineherder there waiting for it. |
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