Phoenix surface mission

[Philotas]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I do not believe they have done any hi-res pictures yet.&nbsp; I think they wanted to get a 360 panorama done today.How often does Odyssey make a pass over to enable uploads/downloads?&nbsp; I would have thought it would have been more than once or twice&nbsp;a SOL or so.&nbsp; I think I recall them saying that they use one pass for uploads and one pass for downloads.&nbsp; Anybody recall anything like that? <br />Posted by abq_farside</DIV><br /><br />From an Earth perspective, I think they said uplink in the morning and downling in the evening (and that's it). <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I thought they said that it'd get coverage on NASA TV. The lies!!! <br />Posted by Philotas</DIV><br /><br />NO they said the pictures will get posted on the websites, then be discussed at the next 2PM briefing. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>From an Earth perspective, I think they said uplink in the morning and downling in the evening (and that's it). <br />Posted by Philotas</DIV><br /><br />Actually that's from the Martian perspective. Currently they are closely phased, but will soon drift out of phase. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bearack]

<p><br />I forgot, Swampcat is our sleek imaging specialist.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><img id="06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53" src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/14/06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[Philotas]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>NO they said the pictures will get posted on the websites, then be discussed at the next 2PM briefing. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />Thought I recalled that they said "They will appear on NASA TV also? Yeah." Guess I misheard it then; though I was, of course, sarcastic. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /></p><p>&nbsp;Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Actually that's from the Martian perspective. Currently they are closely phased, but will soon drift out of phase. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />I don't know anything about the uplinking; but it fitted well with the dowlinking at least, happening at 8 pm EDT yesterday and in the evening of&nbsp;the landing day as well.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[centsworth_II]

<p><font color="#666699"><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Thought I recalled that they said "They will appear on NASA TV also? Yeah."<br /> Posted by Philotas</DIV></font></p><p>I heard that too, but don't know what it meant.&nbsp; It could have been mis-spoken.&nbsp; But we know (for sure?) that images will be shown, and discussed on NASA TV at the 11 am (pacific time) press briefing. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[lucaspf]

<p>First of a all a big congratulations to the Phoenix team for a smooth touchdown! All your hard work is paying off!</p><p>I have been checking out all the new images, which are quite exciting indeed. I was wondering if anybody else has noticed how sub-angular and flat topped all the stones near the lander are? Most MER stones are pretty angular, and do not have striking orientations. I wonder if the freeze thaw cycles has caused this? Even one or two vesiculated volcaninc rocks in view seem to have experience a little 'rounding' in their life history. Any thoughts?</p><p>&nbsp;I apologise if this is the wrong thread for such a discussion.</p><p>Have a good one!&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[efron_24]

<p>less than 40 minutes..</p><p>&nbsp;I am at the edge of my chair !</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>less than 40 minutes..&nbsp;I am at the edge of my chair ! <br />Posted by efron_24</DIV><br /><br />Just to be clear, efron is referring to the next press briefing at the top of the hour. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bearack]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>First of a all a big congratulations to the Phoenix team for a smooth touchdown! All your hard work is paying off!I have been checking out all the new images, which are quite exciting indeed. I was wondering if anybody else has noticed how sub-angular and flat topped all the stones near the lander are? Most MER stones are pretty angular, and do not have striking orientations. I wonder if the freeze thaw cycles has caused this? Even one or two vesiculated volcaninc rocks in view seem to have experience a little 'rounding' in their life history. Any thoughts?&nbsp;I apologise if this is the wrong thread for such a discussion.Have a good one!&nbsp; <br />Posted by lucaspf</DIV></p><p>I think it's a perfect place for this conversation.&nbsp; I agree, I noticed the same imperfections for the surrounding stones.&nbsp; It could also mean that the ice is glacial but the next few weeks will be very interesting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><img id="06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53" src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/14/06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[bearack]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>less than 40 minutes..&nbsp;I am at the edge of my chair ! <br />Posted by efron_24</DIV><br /><br />To prevent me from missing, could you provide a link?</p><p>Thanks,</p><p>&nbsp;Tim</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><img id="06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53" src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/14/06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I think it's a perfect place for this conversation.&nbsp; I agree, I noticed the same imperfections for the surrounding stones.&nbsp; It could also mean that the ice is glacial but the next few weeks will be very interesting.&nbsp; <br />Posted by bearack</DIV><br /><br />I think the Freeze/Crack/move sand into cracks/over with C02 frost/Freeze /Crack cycle probably churns the surface of pretty well. This most likely smooths the edges over geologic time.</p><p>That's my view going in anyway...who knows what we will learn.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[lucaspf]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I think the Freeze/Crack/move sand into cracks/over with C02 frost/Freeze /Crack cycle probably churns the surface of pretty well. This most likely smooths the edges over geologic time.That's my view going in anyway...who knows what we will learn. <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Agreed. The next few weeks will be very interesting. Oh, by the way, has anybody positively identified the bright object near the horizon in some pictures as the heat shield or backing?&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>To prevent me from missing, could you provide a link?Thanks,&nbsp;Tim <br />Posted by bearack</DIV><br /><br />http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You should have this permanently bookmarked anyway! <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MW</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bearack]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.htmlYou should have this permanently bookmarked anyway! &nbsp;MW <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />Done </p><p>&nbsp;Hey, still a noob.&nbsp; Whatcha expect </p><p>Thanks, Meteor!</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><img id="06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53" src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/14/06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Done &nbsp;Hey, still a noob.&nbsp; Whatcha expect Thanks, Meteor!&nbsp; <br /> Posted by bearack</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You picked a great time to join in! There are so many cool missions going on.</p><p>These should provide further de-noobification.</p><p>http://www.watchnasatv.com/wntv/links_current_missions.html</p><p>&nbsp;http://www.watchnasatv.com/wntv/links_tech_news_policy.html</p><p>and if you haven't book marked it yet....the daily treat &nbsp; http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[efron_24]

<p>sorry.. yes that is what i ment</p><p>thank you</p><p>It started right now</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are some serious faces.. something might have happened</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Done &nbsp;Hey, still a noob.&nbsp; Whatcha expect Thanks, Meteor!&nbsp; <br />Posted by bearack</DIV><br /><br />Press Briefing Underway live now.... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Press Briefing Underway live now.... <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Is the crater from the MRO image the hill in the distance at the landing site?&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[efron_24]

<p>The MRO images are breath taking.. super !!!</p><p>There is a tear on my face ..</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>wonderful</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'><font color="#ff0000">The MRO images are breath taking.. super !!!There is a tear on my face ..&nbsp;wonderful <br />Posted by efron_24</font></DIV></p><p><strong><font size="2">Amazing, the fact that Phoenix was found in the VERY FIRST HiRISE frame.</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="2">Phoenix from MRO HiRISE.</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="2" color="#000080">http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=phoenixfromhirisemrowl9.jpg</font></strong><br /><img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/8/6/98c6fd21-1a41-4a28-96d3-fee33a570d1f.Medium.jpg" alt="" /></p><p><strong><font size="2">A closer up of Phoenix from the HiRISE on MRO.</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="2" color="#000080">http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=phoenixcloseruphirisemrhm0.jpg</font></strong><br /><img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/7/10/77f41e59-7147-4cbc-baea-22c4e2bb7436.Medium.jpg" alt="" /></p><p><strong><font size="2">Andrew Brown.</font></strong></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[bearack]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>The MRO images are breath taking.. super !!!There is a tear on my face ..&nbsp;wonderful <br />Posted by efron_24</DIV><br /><br />MICROPHONE!!</p><p>I never thought about that.&nbsp; I hope that it still works!&nbsp; That would be so interesting to finally hear terrestrial sounds from anther world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><img id="06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53" src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/14/06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Amazing, the fact that Phoenix was found in the VERY FIRST HiRISE frame.Phoenix from MRO HiRISE.http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=phoenixfromhirisemrowl9.jpgAndrew Brown. <br /> Posted by 3488</DIV></p><p>I'm seeing a dark patch around the lander.&nbsp; Thrusters? melting or blown? &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>great images today wow! </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[bearack]

<p>I think I missed how the MRO communications divice was damaged.&nbsp; Did anyone hear?</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><img id="06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53" src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/14/06322a8d-f18d-4ab1-8ea7-150275a4cb53.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I think I missed how the MRO communications divice was damaged.&nbsp; Did anyone hear?&nbsp; <br /> Posted by bearack</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;cosmic ray/transient event</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>hope to try turning it on again later.&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>