Shadow of a Martian Robot
Explanation:
What if you saw your shadow on Mars and it wasn't
human?
Then you might be the
Opportunity rover
currently exploring Mars.
Opportunity has been exploring the
red planet
since early 2004, finding
evidence of ancient water,
and sending breathtaking images across the inner
Solar System.
Pictured above in 2004, Opportunity looks opposite the Sun into
Endurance Crater and sees its own
shadow.
Two wheels are visible on the lower left and right,
while the floor and walls of the unusual crater are
visible in the background.
Opportunity is continuing on its
long trek exploring unusual terrain in
Meridiani Planum
which continues to yield clues to the ancient history of Mars, our Solar System,
and even humanity.
Authors & editors:
Robert Nemiroff
(MTU) &
Jerry Bonnell
(USRA)
NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings,
and Disclaimers
NASA Official: Jay Norris.
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rights apply.
A service of:
LHEA at
NASA /
GSFC
& Michigan Tech. U.
