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 Sep 17 2008, 10:09 AM
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This bright ripple they are trying to get stuck in is now called "Bagnold"
 
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Sep 17 2008, 06:18 PM
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-------------------- "Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
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Sep 17 2008, 08:27 PM
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Hmmmm...
Bagnold -> Long Range Desert Group -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Unditch1.jpg ...he lived to 94. ( Ob.xkcd: http://xkcd.com/214/ ... ) -------------------- --
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Sep 21 2008, 05:20 AM
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guess we won't be looking for cobbles
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Sep 21 2008, 06:31 AM
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Why would you say that? These rovers have found cobbles almost everywhere they went.
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Sep 21 2008, 08:26 AM
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Most people seem to be estimating that it will take 1 year for Oppy to reach Endurance. However, SS estimates that it will take 2 years. I think that the reason for the difference is that during these 2 years Oppy will be parked for around 365 SOLs doing science.
Cobbles may still be very important, but since cobbles are present everywhere then Oppy may as well drive in the direction of its next big science goal as it searches for cobbles. |
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Sep 21 2008, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE (PaulM @ Sep 21 2008, 03:26 AM)  I think that the reason for the difference is that during these 2 years Oppy will be parked for around 365 SOLs doing science.  Optimistic. The reason for the difference is more likely to be periods when Opportunity is stuck or taking evasive action to avoid being stuck. The route will be a long maze of many little obstacles. |
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