Friday, January 27, 2012

APOD 3.2-Opportunity Rover Spots Greenley Haven on Mars



Last November, as winter was approaching on Mars in the southern hemisphere, the Opportunity Rover did not know where to go. Without the sun and under freezing conditions, Opportunity's batteries could be wasted. Therefore, Opportunity was instructed to climb onto the 15 degree incline on Greenley's Haven. Greenley Haven is visible from a far away distance. The ancient impact basin Opportnunity is exploring will end in a couple of months at the end of Martian winter.

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