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Post Conjunction: Santa Maria to Cape York, The Journey to 'Spirit Point'
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post Jul 20 2011, 03:39 PM
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Or perhaps earlier, on the next update cycle of the exploratorium i.e. at 19:35 UTC.
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post Jul 20 2011, 04:09 PM
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While only of secondary interest, a peep into the so often mentioned 'Approach Crater' as seen from the orbit might be a good pastime before more interesting views. (In double size, anaglyph and x-eyed versions.) A tongue of dark sand can be seen as well as some layering in the crater walls.
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post Jul 20 2011, 04:48 PM
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For all of us quiet lurkers who have followed Oppy every meter and stand in awe of the discussions and creativity here, the excitement is palpable! This is going to be - is - awesome.
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post Jul 20 2011, 07:38 PM
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Here's a navcam:
http://qt.exploratorium.edu/mars/opportuni...MLP0673L0M1.JPG

I think I can see the smaller crater after the Approach Crater.

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post Jul 20 2011, 07:44 PM
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grrr, one pancam image with bad data drop outs sad.gif
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post Jul 20 2011, 07:47 PM
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So far! rolleyes.gif

Please, Sunspot, cheer up! laugh.gif


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post Jul 20 2011, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE (Sunspot @ Jul 20 2011, 12:44 PM) *
grrr, one pancam image with bad data drop outs sad.gif


Seriously - after 7.5 years of rover operations - have you not gained a single ounce of patience with which to deal with the intricacies and challenges involved in exploring another world?

I don't think anyone has an avatar that suits their forum persona less than you
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post Jul 20 2011, 07:56 PM
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Peering into the abyss (if ustrax will forgive the expression) - now I only need to stretch by a factor of five, not like the old days!

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post Jul 20 2011, 08:23 PM
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Hi folks, long time lurker, first time poster. Just a big thank you to all those out there who are sifting through the images sent down to us on Mars for the benefit of UMSF members. Watching Oppy's progress over the past year or two has been a humbling experience - a testament to the engineers, mission planners, rover drivers, and everyone involved.

Almost there now! smile.gif
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post Jul 20 2011, 09:00 PM
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Looking at the farside rim after crossing the plains makes me think of the American settlers in their prairie wagons having their first sightings of the majestic Rocky Mountains.
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post Jul 20 2011, 10:02 PM
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Incredible! So we are THAT close ALREADY??? Thought the trip from Santa Maria to Endeavourcrater would take 2 years!
Did oppy stop by a gas-station or something? biggrin.gif

No, seriously, I have a question actually. Does anyone know Oppys current all-time-record of driving in one day?
I have seen numbers like 160 meters in one day, but anyone know the record?

Thanks, and also, totally agree with everything Seryddwr wrote!

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post Jul 20 2011, 10:18 PM
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Robert, I have 180m or so in my mind but others will know better. Good to see that new followers are inspired enough to speak up, as we approach such an exciting revelation....
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post Jul 20 2011, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE (Robert S @ Jul 21 2011, 12:02 AM) *
No, seriously, I have a question actually. Does anyone know Oppys current all-time-record of driving in one day?
I have seen numbers like 160 meters in one day, but anyone know the record?

One day forward drive record: 220m, Sol 410 (March 20, 2005)


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post Jul 21 2011, 01:54 AM
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Hay everyone, the images are down--both navcam and pancam--They are fantastic!!!! eample
You all were saying how excited you were for the images to come down--well you have to keep checking every 6 hours tongue.gif
Where are US west coast UMSFers????


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post Jul 21 2011, 02:08 AM
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Well, east coast Aussie UMSF'ers are here wink.gif laugh.gif

Great view from Pancam - Sol2661

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