We ve looked at their work and we ve looked at the images. That noise, or degradation of the image, may be leading to a false interpretation that the Mars Polar Lander has been found, Pilcher said. No evidence for the much larger parachute is being claimed. That has led to the belief that the features may be electronic noise within the Mars Global Surveyor's camera system. Presently, the south polar region where Mars Polar Lander was to touch down is in darkness.
Twilight begins next month, with full sunlight pouring into the area several months later.
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