The WOW signal I'm certain was confirmed to be of human origin. Take a look at the video I linked above, the scientist who discovered it explains something about the direction of the signal - further explaining that it was in fact originating from a satellite sent out to orbit the sun.
Also, thanks for the Google Mars link! Fascinating
Part of the reason for landing in that particular crater is the mountain inside. They believe that the wind erosion on the cliff faces will reveal millions of years of geological activity up close, without Curiosity having to drill down to examine cores of material. Think of it like fossil hunters exploring the Devon beaches, if you like.
I've been using today's success as a core discussion topic in my lessons. Is $2.5bn that much for a two year science project, when London spent $13bn on the Olympics for just two weeks of sport?
haha, I love that photo... the *proof NASA funds Time Travel* one,yes? George Takei had it on his often hilarious FB page :)
But,not to rain on the parade,but,another robot lands on Mars....people might go somewhere vagually nearish to mars in the 2050s.......oh,puhlease.........
Heh! The "Mohawk Guy" is Bobak Ferdowski, and he works in Cali, though my old man is aware of him, my pops works mainly in Florida. Incidentally, my wife thinks Bobak (32) is a hottie.
This really is the real deal, a rover that will do everything.
Yes, a robot with a laser gun ....who'd have thought it would be us invading mars with scary robots and lasers and not the other way round......HG Wells must be kicking himself :)
