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brassmonkey · 09-29-2008, 04:16 PM

you think man is trying to find a vacation spot

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA extended the mission of the busy Phoenix lander Monday, saying it will operate the lander until it dies in the cold and dark of the Martian winter.
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It is already snowing there, above the equivalent of the Arctic circle on Mars, the researchers said.

The explorer found evidence that the dust on the surface of Mars resembles seawater in its chemical makeup, adding to evidence that liquid water that once may have supported life flowed on the planet's surface.

The Phoenix lander already has operated far longer than expected when it was dropped onto the Martian surface in May, and its controllers said they would squeeze every drop of life they could out of the solar-powered lander.

"We are literally trying to make hay as the sun shines," Barry Goldstein, Phoenix project manager at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, told reporters.

Scheduled to last just 90 Martian days, known as sols, the lander has already operated for more than 120.

But soon the sun will dip below the horizon until next April. Already the lander is getting less power, after a summer of light-filled days that resemble the months of daylight enjoyed at the Earth's poles in the summer.

Mars weatherman Jim Whiteway of York University in Toronto, Canada, said the lander has seen snow, frost and clouds forming as the atmosphere cools, although the snow is vaporizing before reaching the ground.

"Nothing like this view has ever been seen on Mars," Whiteway said. "We'll be looking for signs that the snow may even reach the ground."

LET IT SNOW

Scientists had known it likely snowed on Mars but the lander got unique measurements showing it happening in real time.

The lander has already gathered more evidence of water on the surface of the now-dry planet. In July, the Phoenix team reported definitive proof that water exists on Mars after the lander scraped up ice, and it also found perchlorate -- a chemical compound sometimes used by plants and microbes.

It also sent back the first-ever image of a speck of red Martian dust taken through an atomic force microscope.

The latest analysis shows evidence of a carbonate chemical, likely calcium carbonate -- best known as limestone, said William Boynton, who leads a team that operates the lander's Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer at the University of Arizona.

And, said JPL's Michael Hecht, further analysis shows the Martian dust is about as alkaline as seawater, with a pH of 8.3. This provides more evidence that life could have existed on Mars.

Peter Smith, Phoenix principal investigator at the University of Arizona, said Mars wobbles more than Earth does as it spins, so sometimes the poles are pointed directly at the sun. They would be warmer at those times, perhaps warm enough to melt the ice that Phoenix has confirmed lies just below the red dust.

"If you were to sweep away this thin soil layer on what looks like this flat plain you would find it is more like a skating rink," Smith said.

"Is this a habitable zone on Mars? I think we are approaching this hypothesis," he added.

Smith said the scientists plan to turn on a microphone that was supposed to record the lander's descent in May but which failed to do so. "We are going to try and turn on this microphone and try to listen to Mars for the first time," he said.

_Richard_ · 09-29-2008, 04:20 PM

amazing what they're finding on the planet

Phoenix · 09-29-2008, 04:39 PM

very cool stuff...love to read up on it

Kudles · 09-29-2008, 04:49 PM

Thats pretty cool

tranza · 09-30-2008, 07:51 AM

Nice to know that!

seeandsee · 09-30-2008, 07:53 AM

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Cleo · 09-30-2008, 08:02 AM

Some amazing discoveries lately.

I'm really bummed that the Hubble died this week and now the repairs and upgrades have been put on hold until next year.

This at the same time that the LHC has gone offline until sometime next year.

Scott McD · 09-30-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

Mars weatherman Jim Whiteway of York University in Toronto, Canada, said.....

I got an image of some dude standing in front of the screen reading out the weather for dudes who live on Mars...

WebairGerard · 09-30-2008, 08:17 AM

truly amazing all that we are finding out about our solar system and beyond.

dropped9 · 09-30-2008, 08:19 AM

Anytime mars is mentioned I get flash backs of that crazy 3 tit chick from that Arnold movie....

Juicy D. Links · 02-22-2016, 05:18 PM

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JD · 02-22-2016, 06:03 PM

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crockett · 02-22-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

I got an image of some dude standing in front of the screen reading out the weather for dudes who live on Mars...

It wouldn't be a dude, it would be a chick with 3 boobs.

bronco67 · 02-22-2016, 06:33 PM

See???Global warming doesn't exist. It's snowing on fucking Mars for Christ's sake.

brassmonkey · 02-22-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Extraordinary copy and paste, brassDindu. My compliments.

thank you! now i can go drink my beer!

good nite!

RyuLion · 02-22-2016, 07:20 PM

Its almost beer time for me too..

brassmonkey · 02-22-2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RyuLion

Its almost beer time for me too..

shit im 4 beers in watching the first 48 with ice t lol. i met that brotha when he was broke! his parents R.I.P. i know are proud

#23 · 02-22-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

shit im 4 beers in watching the first 48 with ice t lol. i met that brotha when he was broke! his parents R.I.P. i know are proud

now that gangsta!

brassmonkey · 02-22-2016, 10:53 PM

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now that gangsta!

nah it's called kicking back

SAMANTAmax · 02-23-2016, 08:53 AM

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brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,234	Snowing On Mars you think man is trying to find a vacation spot WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA extended the mission of the busy Phoenix lander Monday, saying it will operate the lander until it dies in the cold and dark of the Martian winter. ADVERTISEMENT It is already snowing there, above the equivalent of the Arctic circle on Mars, the researchers said. The explorer found evidence that the dust on the surface of Mars resembles seawater in its chemical makeup, adding to evidence that liquid water that once may have supported life flowed on the planet's surface. The Phoenix lander already has operated far longer than expected when it was dropped onto the Martian surface in May, and its controllers said they would squeeze every drop of life they could out of the solar-powered lander. "We are literally trying to make hay as the sun shines," Barry Goldstein, Phoenix project manager at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, told reporters. Scheduled to last just 90 Martian days, known as sols, the lander has already operated for more than 120. But soon the sun will dip below the horizon until next April. Already the lander is getting less power, after a summer of light-filled days that resemble the months of daylight enjoyed at the Earth's poles in the summer. Mars weatherman Jim Whiteway of York University in Toronto, Canada, said the lander has seen snow, frost and clouds forming as the atmosphere cools, although the snow is vaporizing before reaching the ground. "Nothing like this view has ever been seen on Mars," Whiteway said. "We'll be looking for signs that the snow may even reach the ground." LET IT SNOW Scientists had known it likely snowed on Mars but the lander got unique measurements showing it happening in real time. The lander has already gathered more evidence of water on the surface of the now-dry planet. In July, the Phoenix team reported definitive proof that water exists on Mars after the lander scraped up ice, and it also found perchlorate -- a chemical compound sometimes used by plants and microbes. It also sent back the first-ever image of a speck of red Martian dust taken through an atomic force microscope. The latest analysis shows evidence of a carbonate chemical, likely calcium carbonate -- best known as limestone, said William Boynton, who leads a team that operates the lander's Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer at the University of Arizona. And, said JPL's Michael Hecht, further analysis shows the Martian dust is about as alkaline as seawater, with a pH of 8.3. This provides more evidence that life could have existed on Mars. Peter Smith, Phoenix principal investigator at the University of Arizona, said Mars wobbles more than Earth does as it spins, so sometimes the poles are pointed directly at the sun. They would be warmer at those times, perhaps warm enough to melt the ice that Phoenix has confirmed lies just below the red dust. "If you were to sweep away this thin soil layer on what looks like this flat plain you would find it is more like a skating rink," Smith said. "Is this a habitable zone on Mars? I think we are approaching this hypothesis," he added. Smith said the scientists plan to turn on a microphone that was supposed to record the lander's descent in May but which failed to do so. "We are going to try and turn on this microphone and try to listen to Mars for the first time," he said. __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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