Mars Lander Probes First Soil Samples

***fat mike*** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 03:24 AM

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June 14, 2008 -- The Phoenix lander sent back the most detailed view of the Martian soil to date, showing clumps of fine grains mixed with possible minerals, scientists said Friday.

Much of the dirt that Phoenix scooped up and sprinkled on its microscope appeared as a reddish-orange hue that's typical of the Martian landscape.

Zooming in, scientists noticed green particles that could be olivine, a mineral usually associated with volcanic eruptions. The soil also contained round, black glassy specks that could be volcanic glass, said mission scientist Tom Pike of the Imperial College in London.

It's too early to make any generalizations about Phoenix's landing site, but scientists were intrigued by the latest images.

Mars Probe Ready to Bake: Discovery News : Discovery Channel

there were the usual speculations about Dangermouse's DNA turning up in one of the samples but responsible parties deny that there's any substance to the charge..

**SAMSON** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 04:02 AM

Ovaltine on Mars?

Who would have guessed they like hot chocolate?

***fat mike*** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 04:17 AM

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olivine, a mineral usually associated with volcanic eruptions.

dude you need glasses

**Freedom&Liberty** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 12:50 PM

$420 million is far too much money to spend on this worthless shit.

**SAMSON** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedom&Liberty

$420 million is far too much money to spend on this worthless shit.

Yes, agreed.

$420 million should be used to substidize the condom industry.

OOOOps...that would cut their budget.

**Freedom&Liberty** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 11:33 PM

I could teach Odge to count with that kind of money.

**SAMSON** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedom&Liberty

I could teach Odge to count with that kind of money.

Count?

You could teach him to recite Shakespear.

**Freedom&Liberty** · #8 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 11:58 PM

To pee or not to pee.

**SAMSON** · #9 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedom&Liberty

To pee or not to pee.

LOL...exactly.

***oki*** · #10 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 10:28 AM

they found this now.. its eighter ice or salt.

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