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 Nov 22 2010, 04:58 PM
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Thanks for that, Phil. That shows nicely the "near horizon" I mentioned, and a couple of the little craters we'll probably do drive-by imaging of on the way. But looking at the orbital view, there should be more little craters along the line of sight to Santa Maria. Since we can't see them, I'd now estimate the near horizon to be 400-500 metres away (as of 2427). So a good week or so of driving and Santa Maria may be fully revealed...
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Nov 22 2010, 05:35 PM
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Solar System Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 10255 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
I think you're right. The near horizon seen from here must be around that outcrop area seen in your lines-of-sight image above. The cluster of craters just beyond it is hidden.
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Nov 22 2010, 06:17 PM
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thanks for the oval-shaped arrow....
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Nov 22 2010, 07:34 PM
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 The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
You're welcome
 As we're now within sight of Santa Maria, time for a look at what's waiting for us when we get there...
( Taken from http://roadtoendeavour.wordpress.com/2010/...avour-base-camp ) I am getting really excited about Santa Maria, now. There's going to be a lot to see there, and it will be a great - ahem - opportunity for the MER team to 1) give Oppy a short rest, after all the hard driving she's been doing recently, and 2) catch their own breath, before striking out for Endeavour. So I really do think we can think of Santa Maria as "base camp" for the final assault on Endeavour, instead of 'just another crater'. -------------------- |
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Nov 22 2010, 11:24 PM
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 Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 19-August 09 From: Dallas Member No.: 4905 |
Great work Stu.
Completely random thought: looks like "boulder #5" is about the size of Opportunity and judging from the shadow somewhat sundial shaped. We shall soon see as it appears to be just in the right spot to be directly visible after Opportunity approach to the NW rim of Santa Maria. |
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Nov 22 2010, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE (Mirek @ Nov 22 2010, 11:24 PM)  approach to the NW rim of Santa Maria. I've really no idea what the drivers are planning but they could be heading for a patch of ground with bedrock outcrops WSW of the crater because that route offers more reference points for navigation, in which case we'd approach from that direction. |
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Nov 23 2010, 06:30 AM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
I'm really looking forward to adding some names to those features as we get closer and then start rover-rummaging around the crater
And I've just noticed that today is Nov 23rd, that means another release of data from the PDS... this release should, if I've read it right, include calibrated pics of Concepcion and the beautiful "Chocolate Hills" rocks. Image processors... start your engines!
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Nov 23 2010, 05:55 PM
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It looks like a mini Victoria, nothing new....., drive right on by it !
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Nov 23 2010, 06:03 PM
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Those blocks do look big, I'm thinking rover sized chocolate hills... can't wait to see...
-------------------- 'She drove until the wheels fell off...'
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Nov 23 2010, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE (Stu @ Nov 22 2010, 07:34 PM) As we're now within sight of Santa Maria, time for a look at what's waiting for us when we get there... Dune fields? Everyone can see that those are abysses man...haven't you learned anything in these last years? About the names...hmm... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%...hip)#First_crew (their names or towns of origin) or names related to where the Santa Maria ran aground on December 25, 1492: Cap Haitien, Haiti. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cap_Haitien -------------------- "Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
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Nov 23 2010, 08:59 PM
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Intrepid Crater from the other side:
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Nov 23 2010, 10:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 146 Joined: 31-October 08 Member No.: 4473 |
Re: Intrepid Crater
It is interesting that this small crater displays (in a modest fashion) the same erosional forms as Victoria -- "Capes and Bays". Santa Maria might be likewise categorized. |
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Nov 23 2010, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE (Stu @ Nov 22 2010, 08:34 PM) As we're now within sight of Santa Maria, time for a look at what's waiting for us when we get there... ( Taken from http://roadtoendeavour.wordpress.com/2010/...avour-base-camp ) Whoa, free-lying boulders the size of the rover! Didn't know we would see that. Definitely interesting. Thx, Stu, for the annotated image and the chat with Scott. |
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Nov 23 2010, 11:19 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
QUOTE (Oersted @ Nov 23 2010, 11:10 PM) Whoa, free-lying boulders the size of the rover! Didn't know we would see that. Definitely interesting. Thx, Stu, for the annotated image and the chat with Scott. You're welcome, but please bear in mind that I'm only guesstimating the size of those boulders, based on my own -------------------- |
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Nov 23 2010, 11:22 PM
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It certainly looks comparable in size to something like Wopmay back up at Endurance.
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