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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter photo of the descent of Phoenix

The decent of the Mars Phoenix lander (and its parachute) was captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter HiRISE camera... And what an amazing photograph.

Note that, although it looks like the Phoenix is landing inside the crater, it is actually about 20km in front of the crater.

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Posted by Dr Darren Baskill (ROG Astronomer) on May 28, 2008 8:14 PM |

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