Phoenix Sun, Sun elevation at Phoenix lander site |
Phoenix Sun, Sun elevation at Phoenix lander site |
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Here's a chart showing the elevation of the sun at noon and midnight at the Phoenix lander site for the next year or so:
![]() During one of the press conferences it was mentioned that later this year the situation goes "energy negative" and it's lights out for the lander. What are the odds it could wake up next year when the sun returns? Also, when the sun is only up for a small portion of the day, is it possible to put the lander to sleep and just wake it up for brief periods to use whatever battery power it can get? -------------------- |
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