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NASA's Mars Rover Opportunity catches its own late-afternoon shadow in this dramatically lit view eastward across Endeavour Crater on Mars. The rover used the panoramic camera (Pancam) between about 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. local Mars time to record images taken through different filters and combined into this mosaic view. Most of the component images were recorded during the 2,888th Martian day, or sol, of Opportunity's work on Mars (March 9, 2012). At that time, Opportunity was spending low-solar-energy weeks of the Martian winter at the Greeley Haven outcrop on the Cape York segment of Endeavour's western rim. In order to give the mosaic a rectangular aspect, some small parts of the edges of the mosaic and sky were filled in with parts of an image acquired earlier as part of a 360-degree panorama from the same location. Opportunity has been studying the western rim of Endeavour Crater since arriving there in August 2011. This crater spans 14 miles (22 kilometers) in diameter, or about the same area as the city of Seattle. This is more than 20 times wider than Victoria Crater, the largest impact crater that Opportunity had previously examined. The interior basin of Endeavour is in the upper half of this view. The mosaic combines about a dozen images taken through Pancam filters centered on wavelengths of 753 nanometers (near infrared), 535 nanometers (green) and 432 nanometers (violet). The view is presented in false color to make some differences between materials easier to see, such as the dark sandy ripples and dunes on the crater's distant floor. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell/Arizona State Univ.
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Attitude
I have this shirt, it looks a lot like this: People kind of look at it, and often reach a conclusion that leads them in the wrong direction. When you try and explain it to them it just doesn’t take. … Continue reading
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Test of The Day
This seems to be the interesting test of the day…. The political test You are a Social Liberal (61% permissive) and an… Economic Conservative (66% permissive) You are best described as a: Libertarian Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid … Continue reading
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Best Crystal Ball So Far
Over at Anarchangel – Chris Byrne has the best, and clearest crystal ball for this economic mess that I have seen. BTW I agree. Short term? Not too bad. Unemployment and the credit crunch are going to creep up a … Continue reading
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This Day in History
Mount Suribachi, and volcanic sands. Days and nights of fighting an amphibious assault against a prepared and determined defensive force. Finally, an inspiration through the smoke, grime, and chaos of battle. 64 years ago today. Semper Fidelis
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This is how a Congress critter is supposed to act. To the point, no grandstanding speeches and back slapping (although they may be outside the clip). Straight, “Don’t you think this is wrong? My constituents do. How are you going … Continue reading
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Taking Chance
Tonight HBO airs the movie Taking Chance. If you receive HBO you need to take the time to watch this film. It is a true story, and worth your time. About four years ago, this was posted about the story … Continue reading
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AG Holder Comments
Yesterday, Attorney General Holder stated that, “…we have always been and continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards”. Now, that is an incredibly strong statement of opinion from a cabinet member of the executive branch. … Continue reading