Today there are pictures from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover that clearly show the enormous Victoria Crater on Mars for the first time. The rover uses something called a "pancam" to show panoramic views of Mars and with that information, the scientists will decide whether it is safe for the rover to descend into the huge crater.
Using the State Library's Kansas Library Card, click on the InfoTrac suite of databases. Try clicking the SUBJECT next to the Simple Search box and type in "opportunity mars rover". You will find full-text magazine articles, journal articles, and newspaper articles covering this most recent story along with some background stories that show that Victoria Crater was one of the main targets of this almost two-year mission!
You can also use the same search terms in the SIRS Discoverer database. This is wonderful for middle school and elementary school students and their teachers. Using the KEYWORD search box, type in "opportunity mars rover" and click Search. There are many full-text articles on this little rover and its journey to the crater rim!
About Me
- Sherry Backhus
- Emporia, Kansas
- The picture is of my first balloon flight which was certainly a thrill! I researched balloon flight safety before I went and was glad that I did. I have my MLS from Emporia State University and have been part of the Kansas library community for more than thirty years now. During that time I have worked at KU and ESU, I have attended many Tri-Conferences and held leadership positions in several sections and roundtables. I honestly believe that librarians (especially Kansas librarians) are at the forefront of accepting and using technology to our communities' advantage. Yea US!