Monthly Archives: September 2017

I do a lot of astronomy and space exploration Outreach work – talks, observing nights etc – and it will surprise none of you to learn that one of the subjects I talk most about is Mars. There’s a lot … Continue reading →

Browsing the always-brilliant “Midnight Planets” website earlier I found quite a few images – sent back by Opportunity and Curiosity – that could be stitched together to make panoramic views… so I stitched them together to make panoramic views… 😉 … Continue reading →

Today, on the 16th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, it’s good to remember that both Mars Exploration Rovers were fitted with small pieces of the wreckage from the fallen World Trade Centres, as tributes to those who were murdered. Today, … Continue reading →

Not much to see really from Opportunity recently, hence the lack of posts. She’s just idling down Perseverance Valley, taking her time, not rushing. Consequently the view hasn’t been changing much from day to day. But I’ve made a few … Continue reading →