SELENE mission

3488 · Oct 13, 2007

Great stuff, Looks like that all deployments have gone well. Hopefully the mission will actually start properly soon. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

alokmohan · Oct 13, 2007

Hope so.

astrowikizhang · Oct 21, 2007

KAGUYA main satellite was injected in its scheduled orbit and shifted its operation mode to the regular control mode. Both the main satellite and its two baby satellites are in good health. The critical phase is completed and are now moving to the initial functional verification phase. Regular observations will start in mid December. Current orbit is 123 X 80 km. http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2007/10/20071021_kaguya_e.html

brellis · Oct 21, 2007

thanks zhiang <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> good news! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better. </div>

3488 · Oct 24, 2007

SELENE / KAGUYA has returned first lunar images from low orbit. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

3488 · Nov 5, 2007

SELENE / KAGUYA extends LMAG, LRS & UPI as well as more Moon images. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

tohaki · Nov 7, 2007

I thought this HDTV image was really cool: http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2007/10/20071001_kaguya_e.html http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2007/10/img/20071001_kaguya.jpg

anthmartian · Nov 7, 2007

I am very excited about this whole new bout of lunar exploration. The HD image of Earth was stunning. When i imagine that applied to the lunar surface my mouth is watering! I took some of the Selene images released so far and re balanced the colour. Plus some other alterations. I have begun a slide show here which features the pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/18583513@N03/sets/72157602966828261/show/ More stuff will be posted here... http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star, or bounce too close to a supernova and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?"Han Solo - 1977 - A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.... Click Here And jump over to my site. </div>

alokmohan · Nov 7, 2007

Thrill in moon after long.

3488 · Nov 7, 2007

Check this out. Kaguya images moon with the HDTV camera AMAZING. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> Western edge of Oceanus Procellarum 1. Western edge of Oceanus Procellarum 2. North Polar area north of Mare Frigoris. We now have Lunar orbiters from two Asian countries in Lunar orbit. Kaguya / Selene works well. This is going to be one hell of a mission. Very well done JAXA & to the people of Japan. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

hiro2002 · Nov 7, 2007

I tried to translate captions. ---------------------------------------------------------- Image Taking of the Moon by KAGUYA's HDTV camera --- The west side of the "Oceanus Procellarum" --- Start Time: 2007/10/30 20:51(GMT) End Time: 2007/10/30 20:59(GMT) Start Point: 25 degree north and 275-282 degree east End Point: 49 degree north and 275-283 degree east Altitude of "KAGUYA": About 110km on surface of the moon. The image of eight minutes will be shortened in one minute and it collects. (taking a picture of eight X speed) ---------------------------------------------------------- It takes a picture as the west side of "Oceanus Procellarum" located at the left of the northern hemisphere of the table side of the moon seen from the earth flying from the south to the north. Part that is called, part where dark part at the right of screen which is "Sea", is left, and is bright is "High ground". ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- Image Taking of the Moon by KAGUYA's HDTV camera --- The vicinity of the North Pole --- Start Time: 2007/10/30 19:07(GMT) End Time: 2007/10/30 19:15(GMT) Start Point: 66 degree north and 274-288 degree east End Point: 87 degree north and 26-161 degree east Altitude of "KAGUYA": About 100km on surface of the moon. The image of eight minutes will be shortened in one minute and it collects. (taking a picture of eight X speed) ---------------------------------------------------------- It takes a picture while flying from the part that corresponds to the north of table side"Oceanus Procellarum" of the moon toward the North Pole. The angle that the sunray inserts lowers and the shadow of the Crater geographical features is long becau

3488 · Nov 8, 2007

Thanks Hiro2002. Kaguya / Selene, is really working very well. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

anthmartian · Nov 8, 2007

Well done to the nation of Japan. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> To me it is very important that mission planners at least in some missions every so often spare a thought for the general public who are funding the bulk of such missions. By incorperating some means of delivering them something they can see, understand, and can be thrilled at. The Japanese tax paying public, along with the rest of the world have been given something very special here. Stunning views and the prospect of so much more to come. I would suspect there are very few in Japan who do not fully support this mission, and as a result, future exploration of space by JAXA. This HDTV camera is not just of scientific use, it is a huge PR tool. Everybody loves imagery like this. Hubble delierved crowd pleasers like this by the bucket load. Look how popular it is, not just with space enthusiasts, but ordinary people too. There are lessons to be learned here. Thanks for the links Andrew. This is one to follow! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star, or bounce too close to a supernova and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?"Han Solo - 1977 - A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.... Click Here And jump over to my site. </div>

3488 · Nov 9, 2007

You are very welcome Anthmartian, You are more than correct. Japan has pulled off a spectacular here & is a real tribute to the nation & people of Japan. Yoshisada Takizawa, Mission Manager, is being very open about this & ensures that new data is posted online as soon as is possible. There are no new updates today, but am checking the site very regularly, several times a day. Kaguya / Selene, is going to produce some spectacular science & will give us all a completely new view of our giant natural satelitte. Also Kaguya will compliment the NASA / JPL Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter very well. This is a very good time now for lunar exploration. Also Kaguya's data will be of enormous benefit, towards getting humans back on the Moon. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

alokmohan · Nov 10, 2007

But too costly no doubt.

anthmartian · Nov 10, 2007

here are some stills i pulled from the HDTV flash player movie. http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/selene.montage.jpg/selene.montage-full.jpg I am hoping JAXA release a full res HD movie file. That really would be something to see. I have featured a few Selene images on my site this week, and they also feature in some slide shows/archives which you can navigate to from my site. http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star, or bounce too close to a supernova and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?"Han Solo - 1977 - A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.... Click Here And jump over to my site. </div>

3488 · Nov 10, 2007

A huge, huge thank you Anthmartian. I have downloaded your SELENE montage. The final panel, was very close to the Moon's North Pole, an area that really has not been seen too well since the Lunar Orbiter 4 & 5 Missions, Galileo encounter & Clementine. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

brellis · Nov 10, 2007

Here's the first HD movie of the moon. Wow! http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2007/11/20071107_kaguya_e.html <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better. </div>

alokmohan · Nov 11, 2007

Pride of our neighbour.

alokmohan · Nov 11, 2007

Next is turn of India and China.

astrowikizhang · Nov 13, 2007

Earth is rising! http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2007/11/20071113_kaguya_e.html

3488 · Nov 13, 2007

Thank you very, very, much astrowikizhang. I missed that scoop BIG TIME. Time to orber a box of WOWs <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> . I like this sequence very much: Earth Setting over Lunar South Pole. Earth over Lunar South Pole. The Earth is clearly upside down to us familiar with a Northern Hemisphere view Earth over the Lunar North Pole. IIRC, the peaked large crater visible is Plaskett Crater Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

anthmartian · Nov 13, 2007

Wow!!!! I am quite lost for words. A bit emotional too i do not mind saying. That is amazing. Thanks for the heads up. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, boy! Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star, or bounce too close to a supernova and that'd end your trip real quick, wouldn't it?"Han Solo - 1977 - A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.... Click Here And jump over to my site. </div>

3488 · Nov 13, 2007

Hi Anthmartian. We have astrowikizhang to thank for the heads up. I just linked to the images directly, where as astrowikizhang linked to the actual page, containing the information. I too am taken a back by this. This is just so incredible, marvellous,. Seeing the Earth like that above the Moon's south pole (never ever seen before like that), with the 'upside down' Earth above what I think are the Lunar Leibnitz Mountains. The Selene / Kaguya site must be monitored regularly. Looking forward now to the dedicated Lunar observations in high resolution. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

robotical · Nov 14, 2007

Is there any chance of getting some images of the Apollo landing sites? It would be nice to see how they're holding up, and maybe silence some of the moon hoax people, though I doubt it. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

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