Post Conjunction: Santa Maria to Cape York, The Journey to 'Spirit Point' |
Post Conjunction: Santa Maria to Cape York, The Journey to 'Spirit Point' |
Jul 20 2011, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Moderator Posts: 4279 Joined: 19-April 05 From: .br at .es Member No.: 253 |
Or perhaps earlier, on the next update cycle of the exploratorium i.e. at 19:35 UTC.
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Jul 20 2011, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 14-March 05 From: Vastitas Borealis Member No.: 193 |
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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Jul 20 2011, 04:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 11-September 07 Member No.: 3794 |
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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Jul 20 2011, 07:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 3-January 10 Member No.: 5156 |
Here's a navcam:
http://qt.exploratorium.edu/mars/opportuni...MLP0673L0M1.JPG I think I can see the smaller crater after the Approach Crater. Embedded image replaced with a link - ADMIN -------------------- Need more input ...
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Jul 20 2011, 07:44 PM
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grrr, one pancam image with bad data drop outs
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Jul 20 2011, 07:47 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
So far!
Please, Sunspot, cheer up! -------------------- |
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Jul 20 2011, 07:51 PM
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Founder Group: Chairman Posts: 14432 Joined: 8-February 04 Member No.: 1 |
grrr, one pancam image with bad data drop outs 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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Jul 20 2011, 07:56 PM
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Solar System Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 10162 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
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!
Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
Also to be found posting similar content on https://mastodon.social/@PhilStooke Maps for download (free PD: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...Cartography.pdf NOTE: everything created by me which I post on UMSF is considered to be in the public domain (NOT CC, public domain) |
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Jul 20 2011, 08:23 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 11-July 11 Member No.: 6058 |
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! |
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Jul 20 2011, 09:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 507 Joined: 10-September 08 Member No.: 4338 |
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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Jul 20 2011, 10:02 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 18-September 09 Member No.: 4946 |
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? 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! // Robert |
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Jul 20 2011, 10:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 06 From: Scotland (Ecosse, Escocia) Member No.: 759 |
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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Jul 20 2011, 10:22 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Poland Member No.: 5362 |
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) -------------------- Polish space portal covering up-to-date space news: www.kosmonauta.net
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Jul 21 2011, 01:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 910 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Boston Member No.: 1102 |
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 Where are US west coast UMSFers???? -------------------- |
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Jul 21 2011, 02:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Admin Posts: 3108 Joined: 21-December 05 From: Canberra, Australia Member No.: 615 |
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