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   From: jcherepy@comcast.net   
      
   On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:00:42 -0600, mlm  wrote:   
      
   >In 1 of the 3 DIMES images taken by Opportunity on its approach to the   
   >surface (at 1404m), there is a brightly ringed crater and a distinct,   
   >slightly diffuse dark circular shadow about half a crater width to its   
   >left.  Is this the shadow of the spacecraft?  I had thought the sunlight   
   >incidence angle was lower since it is supposed to be around 2PM local time   
   >at Meridiani.  This seems to be directly below the spacecraft as it   
   >descends. So maybe it is something else.   
   >   
      
   They said in the press conference it's the shadow of the parachute.   
      
      
   Bill Cherepy   
   Grayson, GA   
      
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