It's snowing on Mars

[SmokyOneKenobi]

This blows my mind; especially considering that until recently we didn't even think there was ANY water on Mars.  Just the fact that the rovers are still going strong is a testament to our engineering potential.  These things were originally projected to last for only 3 months, and that was 6 years ago!

"Mars is a planet where scale is redefined. It is half the size of Earth, but home to what is probably the largest mountain in the solar system, the 16-mile-high Olympus Mons. Just beneath its equator is a truly grand canyon that also sets a solar system record. The Valles Marineris is as long as the US is wide, and in places reaches 10km deep."

Imagine looking up at a mountain that is 16 miles high......[wow]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/jan/27/mars-snow-space-technology-nasa

[BaileyCAO]

This blows my mind; especially considering that until recently we didn't even think there was ANY water on Mars.  Just the fact that the rovers are still going strong is a testament to our engineering potential.  These things were originally projected to last for only 3 months, and that was 6 years ago!

"Mars is a planet where scale is redefined. It is half the size of Earth, but home to what is probably the largest mountain in the solar system, the 16-mile-high Olympus Mons. Just beneath its equator is a truly grand canyon that also sets a solar system record. The Valles Marineris is as long as the US is wide, and in places reaches 10km deep."

Imagine looking up at a mountain that is 16 miles high......[wow]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/jan/27/mars-snow-space-technology-nasa

Man how awesome is that!!! Great find.

[SmokyOneKenobi]

it also trips me out that we can get pics like this from a planet 100million miles away!

[Tonto]

If you're really into it...check out this site...loks of great info & pics & good for the kids too, if they like this sort of stuff. Mine does.

http://www.nasa.gov/

[Vitamin G]

it also trips me out that we can get pics like this from a planet 100million miles away!

 

After seeing this picture, i'm confounded as to how i can't find a camera that can do decent macro shots for less than $250!

[Admin]

After seeing this picture, i'm confounded as to how i can't find a camera that can do decent macro shots for less than $250!

 

Macro is all about the lens and steady hand.   As long as you pick a camera around 10mp or better and can use standard external lenses, you will be more than fine.   Of course it depends on what you are planning to shoot.    Still or action?   yes, macro action my friend... take a look at this:

a friendly bee that didn't care about stinging me.
http://www.tbs-cigars.com/buzzy.jpg

or still photo, a mini rose bud
http://www.tbs-cigars.com/rosebud.jpg

Thats from my OLD Sony DSC-S75 (a mere 3.3mp) camera with aftermarket macro lenses.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=dsc-s75&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Camera goes for about $90 on eBay.
Here is one for a buck...  Item number: 320336212145

and a macro lens kit for $12.99
Item number: 120359559099

Imagine what you could do with even an 8mp camera!

[madurodave]

it also trips me out that we can get pics like this from a planet 100million miles away!

UNBELIEVEABLE!!![wow]

[Skipper the cigar aFISHinodo]

wait... I see Tanks cabin on that ledge.

 

nice pics ET. I had an old slr I used to extend the lens with a bellows. I have pictures of lady bugs antennae

[Admin]

wait... I see Tanks cabin on that ledge.

 

nice pics ET. I had an old slr I used to extend the lens with a bellows. I have pictures of lady bugs antennae

damn, that would be cool to see!   I don't have a SLR yet, but have been dreaming about getting one someday.   With this damn economy, its just about paying the bills and staying fed another day.  Wifey does not allow any new toys!  lol!