Submitted by Thomas on Sat, 2006-10-07 08:57.
So the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter got into position above Mars and is taking the most high resolution photos of its surface ever. They are so detailed you can actually see the Mars rover Opportunity situated next to a huge crater. I don't think I've ever seen anything so incredible.
Here's Opportunity next to the big crater:
http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro/gallery/press/20061006c/rover-color-close-up2-annot_br.jpg
Here's the full scene:
http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro/gallery/press/20061006b/Victoria-color-annot_br2.jpg
Here's all the press release images:
http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro/gallery/press/index.html
It's looks like something a concept artist would draw for a game or movie. Only it's REAL.
Hi, Thank you for your