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To: Phil V.
Is that a lander shadow I see on that pic next to the larger crater?
13 posted on 01/25/2004 6:07:35 PM PST by GeronL (miss me?? I've been gone... you mean you didn't even notice?? wwaaaaaaaaaaa!!!)
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To: GeronL
Sure looks like it. Good eye!!!
21 posted on 01/25/2004 6:16:30 PM PST by Lokibob
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To: GeronL
Is that a lander shadow I see on that pic next to the larger crater?

That is correct. JPL confirmed today that the small, dark circle to the left of the large impact crater is actually the shadow cast by the lander parachute as it was descending to the surface.

22 posted on 01/25/2004 6:19:15 PM PST by Unmarked Package
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To: GeronL
Yes, I believe it has been determined to be the lander's shadow. . . 2nd & 3rd . . .
27 posted on 01/25/2004 6:25:17 PM PST by Phil V.
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