Major Mars Discovery !!!!!!!

srobert · Mar 23, 2004

Tired of Mac related Rumors? Try Mars related ones.

Nasa is to announce a 'Major' Discovery by the Opportunity Mars Rover at 2 pm ET.

I wonder what it is. Can't wait.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm...ajordiscoverybytheopportunitymarsroverat2pmet

We should be able to hear it live (using realmedia) watching Nasa TV. (Check article for link)

or read it on http://www.space.com (At 2:00 PM)

keysersoze · Mar 23, 2004

ET phoned home?

wdlove · Mar 23, 2004

It sounds very interesting. NASA really needs good news.

srobert · Mar 23, 2004

I wonder what could be bigger than confirming that mars was once wet. (Which they did a 2-3 weeks ago)

Last time I checked the site, they were looking for fossils (not the dinosauur kind). Maybe thats it, although it sounds to good to be true.

SiliconAddict · Mar 23, 2004

Wouldn't it be the **** if they found microbes or something?

Doubtful but it would still be REALLY cool.

Mr. Anderson · Mar 23, 2004

Interesting that they're hyping the discovery. If its good stuff - like life or fossils, then that will speed the development of a manned mission. Although it makes you wonder what it could be besides that....they already know the place was underwater at one point....

D

srobert · Mar 23, 2004

The more I think about it, the less I think it can be as juicy as fossils.

Chances are that the news will be of limited interest for the general public.

(A small part of me is still hoping for something extraordinary though)

howard · Mar 23, 2004

fossilized martian feces!!!!

Bedawyn · Mar 23, 2004

My understanding is that they haven't confirmed that Mars was once wet -- just that it's extremely extremely extremely likely that it was once wet. You know, good enough "proof" for the media to hype hysterically, but not good enough to satisfy scientists. My guess is that today's announcement is the "good enough for scientists" proof. Though I certainly won't complain if it's something juicier!

Josh · Mar 23, 2004

They are just going to tell us that they found this to be true

Mac-Xpert · Mar 23, 2004

Maybe Orson Wells was right after all. "The chance is one in a million but still they come!"

davecuse · Mar 23, 2004

Josh said:
They are just going to tell us that they found this to be true

I don't get it

Josh · Mar 23, 2004

davecuse said:
I don't get it

oops - fixed the link.

try again (in the actual post, not the quote)

jsw · Mar 23, 2004

Mr. Anderson said:
Interesting that they're hyping the discovery. If its good stuff - like life or fossils, then that will speed the development of a manned mission. Although it makes you wonder what it could be besides that....they already know the place was underwater at one point....

D

They hyped the water discovery just like this, so I'm guessing it's of similar scope - something forecast, but as yet unproven. Possible signs of water vapor? Proof of an ancient civilization that died out after ceasing all productivity whilst awaiting a new G5 announcement?

jsw · Mar 23, 2004

Josh said:
They are just going to tell us that they found this to be true

Excellent!

ThomasJefferson · Mar 23, 2004

Maybe they found a big black piece of architecture making a humming noise?

davecuse · Mar 23, 2004

Josh said:
try again

I like it! Very amusing

rainman::|:| · Mar 23, 2004

they're simply going to elaborate on the water evidence (which is not yet proof, as stated above). nothing new, really, just more information to support the theory.

paul

jsw · Mar 23, 2004

NASA TV nows says "Opportunity Hits The Beach" is what's on at 2 PM EST.

Sounds like more water evidence.

srobert · Mar 23, 2004

paulwhannel said:
they're simply going to elaborate on the water evidence (which is not yet proof, as stated above). nothing new, really, just more information to support the theory.

paul

That would be quite... unclimatic.

I Guess we'll know in 5 minutes.

srobert · Mar 23, 2004

About to start

UPDATE: Title of presentation is: "Opportunity Hits the Beach"

bousozoku · Mar 23, 2004

Josh said:
They are just going to tell us that they found this to be true

Too bad my Hungarian is so bad. Anyway, that's pretty funny. You can never tell until you've been there.

wordmunger · Mar 23, 2004

Not life, just a salty sea. An "Excellent place to search for past life."

jsw · Mar 23, 2004

Announcement:

The rocks seen were formed by water, perhaps by a salty sea.

rainman::|:| · Mar 23, 2004

yay! i was right. boo, it's not so exciting. still, i don't think anyone expected to just go up there and find the place littered with some ancient civilization... baby steps. and the first baby step is finding water, so i guess it's not too disappointing...

paul

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