12 June 2008

Northern Martian Plains


Photo: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and University of Arizona
NYTimes:
Holy cow. That's what the scientists said when they saw this picture of the ground underneath the Phoenix lander. The two flat, bright surfaces look like ice, which was the reason Phoenix was sent to the arctic region. These patches, which have been named "Holy Cow," are out of reach of the robotic arm. However, ice should be close to the surface all around the lander and within easy reach.


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