8/10/2004: Polygons on Mars

tw · 08-10-2004, 05:12 PM

In the meantime, both Mars Rovers are seeking good campsites for the next 6 months - for winter. The Southern Hemisphere of Mars will experience temperatures down to -150 degrees and often never get above zero. At least they won't have to worry about being buried in snow drifts.

With so little sun, the Rovers are down to no more than 1.5 hours of work a day and may often do nothing just to spend all day recharging batteries. Maybe they will find the garden of Eden next year. Internal heaters will be necessary just to keep both alive. Good thing we don't send humans there.

08-10-2004, 05:12 PM	#3
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	In the meantime, both Mars Rovers are seeking good campsites for the next 6 months - for winter. The Southern Hemisphere of Mars will experience temperatures down to -150 degrees and often never get above zero. At least they won't have to worry about being buried in snow drifts. With so little sun, the Rovers are down to no more than 1.5 hours of work a day and may often do nothing just to spend all day recharging batteries. Maybe they will find the garden of Eden next year. Internal heaters will be necessary just to keep both alive. Good thing we don't send humans there.

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