Scientists have named the areas around Mars Phoenix. They are a goofy lot, I’ll tell you that for nothing.
Scientists are assigning nicknames to the areas surrounding Phoenix so they can easily identify and discuss features of interest during the mission. This map, for example, shows the workspace reachable by Phoenix’s robotic arm, with “Sleepy Hollow” denoting a trench and “Headless” designating a rock. A “National Park,” marked by purple text and a purple arrow, has been set aside for protection until scientists and engineers have tested the operation of the robotic scoop. In this view, rocks are circled in yellow, other areas of interest in green.NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
Also, the Phoenix Lander will talk to you on Twitter if you talk to it first: http://twitter.com/MarsPhoenix
It currently has 17,890 followers. Yet Phoenix follows no one.
Elitist bastard.
(via discovery news, phoenix twitter)
