Nasa’s Mars rover captured a partial eclipse of the Sun
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Nasa’s Mars rover captured a partial eclipse of the Sun

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Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When Phobos, the lumpy, potato-shaped Martian moon passed in front of the Sun as seen from the Red Planet on 2 April, Nasa’s Perseverance rover was there to witness the resulting eclipse. Capturing Solar eclipses by the two Martian moons Phobos and Deimos is nothing new – Nasa rovers Spirit and Opportunity both took time lapse photos of Phobos passing in front of the Sun back in 2004. But the new video and images taken by Perseverance capture a Martian solar eclipse with unprecedented focus and resolution thanks to new camera technology on what is Nasa’s newest Mars rover. “You can Perseverance landed on Mars in February 2021, and has spent the past year and change exploring the Jezero Crater along with Ingenuity, Nasa’s award winning Mars helicopter.

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A Glimpse of a 'Googly Eye' Solar Eclipse on Mars: NASA's Perseverance Rover Video
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A Glimpse of a 'Googly Eye' Solar Eclipse on Mars: NASA's Perseverance Rover Video

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NASA's Perseverance rover captured a video of a 'googly eye' solar eclipse on Mars. The video shows Phobos passing between Mars and the Sun, with the Martian moon's pupil resembling an eye looking down from the sky. The event lasted for about 30 seconds and was captured by the rover's Mastcam-Z camera.

Perseverance Captures Intriguing 'Googly Eye' on Mars
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Perseverance Captures Intriguing 'Googly Eye' on Mars

CNN  

The Perseverance rover captured a video of a 'googly eye' on Mars during a recent solar eclipse. The eclipse lasted about 30 seconds, which made the minutes-long solar eclipses seen from Earth seem epic. The rover's latest observation carries on the tradition of Mars rovers that have served as the few spectators to glimpse — and record — a Martian …

Perseverance Captures Intriguing 'Googly Eye' on Mars During Solar Eclipse
2 months, 1 week ago

Perseverance Captures Intriguing 'Googly Eye' on Mars During Solar Eclipse

CNN  

The Perseverance rover captured a video of a 'googly eye' feature on Mars during a recent solar eclipse. The eclipse lasted about 30 seconds, which made the minutes-long solar eclipses seen from Earth seem epic. The rover's latest observation carries on the tradition of Mars rovers that have served as the few spectators to glimpse — and record — a …

NASA Releases a 360-degree Panorama of Mars by Perseverance Rover Made from 142 Photos
3 years, 10 months ago

NASA Releases a 360-degree Panorama of Mars by Perseverance Rover Made from 142 Photos

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NASA has released the first high-definition panoramic view of its Mars rover Perseverance’s landing site at Jezero Crater. Mastcam-Z is a dual-camera system equipped with a zoom function, allowing the cameras to zoom in, focus, and take high-definition video, as well as panoramic colour and 3D images of the Martian surface. The cameras will help scientists assess the geologic history …

NASA shares stunning 360-degree panorama of Perseverance Mars rover's landing site
3 years, 10 months ago

NASA shares stunning 360-degree panorama of Perseverance Mars rover's landing site

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The rover’s cameras will help scientists ascertain the geological history and atmospheric conditions of Jezero Crater. The US space agency NASA released a spectacular panoramic view on Wednesday of the landing site of the Perseverance rover on Mars. “We’re nestled right in a sweet spot, where you can see different features similar in many ways to features found by Spirit, …

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