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And what do the geologists here make of that?
QUOTE (Sunspot @ Aug 27 2011, 09:42 AM) 
And what do the geologists here make of that?
Just pointing out what's easily observable, not interpreting lithology. The vein runs suspiciously close to the division between the thin upper layers and more massive portion. Seeing fresh surfaces would be helpful but might be hard on the RAT.
Parts of this rock remind me of lavasicles I've seen in lava tubes, but he resemblance is coincidental, since the features here were sculpted by wind. It's hard not to speculate on what this rock is made of. Basaltic breccia, basalt overlain by ignimbrite or sulfates or distal ejecta layers -- bring on the APXS and MI and RAT.
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QUOTE (Sunspot @ Aug 27 2011, 04:42 PM)
And what do the geologists here make of that?
Not a geologist, but simultaneously shattered and melted is what it looks like.
QUOTE (Eutectic @ Aug 27 2011, 10:49 AM)
Just pointing out what's easily observable, not interpreting lithology. The vein runs suspiciously close to the division between the thin upper layers and more massive portion. Seeing fresh surfaces would be helpful but might be hard on the RAT.
Parts of this rock remind me of lavasicles I've seen in lava tubes, but he resemblance is coincidental, since the features here were sculpted by wind. It's hard not to speculate on what this rock is made of. Basaltic breccia, basalt overlain by ignimbrite or sulfates or distal ejecta layers -- bring on the APXS and MI and RAT.
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Parts of this rock remind me of lavasicles I've seen in lava tubes, but he resemblance is coincidental, since the features here were sculpted by wind. It's hard not to speculate on what this rock is made of. Basaltic breccia, basalt overlain by ignimbrite or sulfates or distal ejecta layers -- bring on the APXS and MI and RAT.
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mmmmm... How we yearn for a RAT hole!
I actually think we'll be foregoing the use of the RAT for a bit. The scientists seem to want to save it for a phyllosilicate target further to the northeast on CY.
-m
QUOTE (stevesliva @ Aug 25 2011, 04:49 PM)
Is the rock named Tisdale, or Tinsdale. I keep seeing different spellings thrown around.
A quick google search results on a lot of references to Tisdale and Munro but none to Tinsdale. Bet for the former.
Since Tisdale seems to be a basalt rock, I think it would to be too much stress to the RAT on its current condition.
QUOTE (Matt Lenda @ Aug 27 2011, 08:20 PM)
I actually think we'll be foregoing the use of the RAT for a bit. The scientists seem to want to save it for a phyllosilicate target further to the northeast on CY.
Since Tisdale seems to be a basalt rock, I think it would to be too much stress to the RAT on its current condition.
"A quick google search results on a lot of references to Tisdale and Munro but none to Tinsdale."
But check out post #338 above... Google's not as reliable as it used to be.
I think Tisdale must be correct, but confirmation would be nice.
Phil
But check out post #338 above... Google's not as reliable as it used to be.
I think Tisdale must be correct, but confirmation would be nice.
Phil
QUOTE (Stu @ Aug 27 2011, 12:24 PM)
Very nice! That looks like Kidd Creek, according to Tesheiner's reference image several posts ago.
QUOTE (spiritofgusev @ Aug 27 2011, 05:52 PM)
Not a geologist, but simultaneously shattered and melted is what it looks like.
That's not a bad definition of a suevite.
"scattered, smothered, and covered" (then exhumed).
QUOTE (Phil Stooke @ Aug 27 2011, 01:28 PM)
"A quick google search results on a lot of references to Tisdale and Munro but none to Tinsdale."
But check out post #338 above... Google's not as reliable as it used to be.
I think Tisdale must be correct, but confirmation would be nice.
Phil
But check out post #338 above... Google's not as reliable as it used to be.
I think Tisdale must be correct, but confirmation would be nice.
Phil
Tisdale
-m
Jam Butty
Thanks for the Great flicker gifs the're the only thing that works for me I love that Tisdale 1 above.
Please keep them coming
Roy F
Thanks for the Great flicker gifs the're the only thing that works for me I love that Tisdale 1 above.
Please keep them coming
Roy F
Tisdale 1 looks very interesting, doesn't it..?
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(from new blog post, with too many images to post here, take a look if you like: http://roadtoendeavour.wordpress.com/2011/.../rocky-round-up )
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(from new blog post, with too many images to post here, take a look if you like: http://roadtoendeavour.wordpress.com/2011/.../rocky-round-up )
Check this one for Tinsdale.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/eco_reser...insdale_er.html
Jan van Driel
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/eco_reser...insdale_er.html
Jan van Driel
QUOTE (Reckless @ Aug 28 2011, 02:08 AM)
Jam Butty
Thanks for the Great flicker gifs the're the only thing that works for me I love that Tisdale 1 above.
Please keep them coming
Roy F
Thanks for the Great flicker gifs the're the only thing that works for me I love that Tisdale 1 above.
Please keep them coming
Roy F
Hi Roy,
I have the same problem with anaglyphs, so I have been generating my own flickers using GIFMAKE
Just upload the left and right images from exploratorium and you can turn any shot into a 3D experience.
3D animation of Oppy studying Tisdale 2...
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(That GIFMAKE site's really useful, thanks!)
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(That GIFMAKE site's really useful, thanks!)
I wish I knew more about geology, then I could appreciate the science behind these beautiful rocks... but I don't, so trying to capture/portray their own visual beauty will have to suffice...
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The one on the left is "Tisdale 5". On the right is "Pacaud". (I'm surprised they didn't call it Tisdale 6.)
I think this may be the best rock garden ever.
I think this may be the best rock garden ever.
QUOTE (mhoward @ Aug 28 2011, 06:40 PM)
The one on the left is "Tisdale 5". On the right is "Pacaud". (I'm surprised they didn't call it Tisdale 6.)
I think this may be the best rock garden ever.
I think this may be the best rock garden ever.
Thanks for clarifying those names, I had got Pacaud but not t'other one.
I agree, this is a beautiful, beautiful place. It's become a cliche, I know, but this really is like a whole new mission.
Edit: new map released by NASA*...
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* not really
Outstanding work all around, Stu!!!
Signed,
Sir Nicholas "Nick" Tisdale XLVIII
One mistake there: Tisdale 16 is "Pacaud". Otherwise, great!
Hey, it's NASA's map, don't blame me...
I really was starting to lose track, so I've been working on this today...
"The Rocks of Spirit Point"...
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Note: not shown to scale, and not claiming the colours are accurate, ok? Just a pretty pic (I think!) created for my own - and hopefully some other members' - enjoyment.
I really was starting to lose track, so I've been working on this today...
"The Rocks of Spirit Point"...
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Note: not shown to scale, and not claiming the colours are accurate, ok? Just a pretty pic (I think!) created for my own - and hopefully some other members' - enjoyment.
Wonderful, Stu.
This place reminds me on a graveyard, and I begin to think how may "Tisdales" are buried here ...
This place reminds me on a graveyard, and I begin to think how may "Tisdales" are buried here ...
Stu your pictures get better and better.
My Giffing skills today are non-existant tryed BrianLs Gifmake couldn't get it to work by either the URL method or uploading from my computer.
Jam Buttys Gif program had some results but oblong images stayed square and horizontally compressed.
My Giffing skills today are non-existant tryed BrianLs Gifmake couldn't get it to work by either the URL method or uploading from my computer.
Jam Buttys Gif program had some results but oblong images stayed square and horizontally compressed.
Just messing around: a false-color anaglyph of Tisdale 1 (sol 2694).
Thanks, Stu, that is a great reference.
By the way, for those of you without 3D glasses, here's another way to make your own 3D "flickers" with your web browser. Copy and paste the URL for both left and right images and put both of them in the same web browser window, in successive order. (Make sure you hit return or enter key after each pasting so each one downloads). After that find the keyboard shortcuts for the "back" button and the "forward" buttons of your web browser. On my Mac, using Firefox (It's the same in Safari), that would be Command-left bracket and Command-right bracket. I found the keyboard shortcut in the "History" menu. By holding down the Command key and toggling the left and right bracket keys, you can flicker to your heart's content at the speed you choose.
By the way, for those of you without 3D glasses, here's another way to make your own 3D "flickers" with your web browser. Copy and paste the URL for both left and right images and put both of them in the same web browser window, in successive order. (Make sure you hit return or enter key after each pasting so each one downloads). After that find the keyboard shortcuts for the "back" button and the "forward" buttons of your web browser. On my Mac, using Firefox (It's the same in Safari), that would be Command-left bracket and Command-right bracket. I found the keyboard shortcut in the "History" menu. By holding down the Command key and toggling the left and right bracket keys, you can flicker to your heart's content at the speed you choose.
Thanks Walfy
I'm using the web browser idea with left and right buttons on the top of my Dell keyboard to toggle back and forth.
Back to continual lurk mode.
Roy F
I'm using the web browser idea with left and right buttons on the top of my Dell keyboard to toggle back and forth.
Back to continual lurk mode.
Roy F
Brilliant reference Stu, either it 'T'is or it 'Tis'n't
.
Hi-res 3D view of Pacaud...
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Flat 'n splashy at the same time.
Fascinating, Captain...
Some mineralogical musings here... http://roadtoendeavour.wordpress.com/2011/...-praise-of-rock
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Flat 'n splashy at the same time.
Fascinating, Captain...
Some mineralogical musings here... http://roadtoendeavour.wordpress.com/2011/...-praise-of-rock
QUOTE (Stu @ Aug 29 2011, 11:49 AM)
Oh... my... 
One of the best ever! Loving that big square block of a rock!
That was just - excuse the pun - cobbled together. The finished one should be... unbelievable... 
Wonderful. After all these years, a totally new landscape, everything is different here.
I also like the view to the small hill in the background left. Is this a part of Cape York? (I think so)
I also like the view to the small hill in the background left. Is this a part of Cape York? (I think so)
We are definitely in the sculpture park and those rocks are surely posing for the cameras. Well cobbled Stu.
QUOTE (Stu @ Aug 30 2011, 12:07 AM)
Thanks. Better version here...
Fascinating.
What an iconic Alien Rock Garden image !
Not sure if this rock has a name,
but I think the big block on the right is Tisdale 18.
Flicker gif, pancam sol 2699
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but I think the big block on the right is Tisdale 18.
Flicker gif, pancam sol 2699
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Thanks again, Stu. I couldn't help but gaze for a long while at your full-size rock garden composite! That has to be a classic.
I Pulled some detail out of the shadows from these fine Martian specimens. The file sizes might be a bit large with my jpegs as I try to minimize the damage to the already compressed and brutalized originals.
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The rock near the center is sandwich-like. Squyres must be salivating. We can expect NASA will announce a press conference regarding discoveries from this rock garden and vicinity, in due time of course.
I Pulled some detail out of the shadows from these fine Martian specimens. The file sizes might be a bit large with my jpegs as I try to minimize the damage to the already compressed and brutalized originals.
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The rock near the center is sandwich-like. Squyres must be salivating. We can expect NASA will announce a press conference regarding discoveries from this rock garden and vicinity, in due time of course.
I kind of dig the flicker gifs, so as an experiment here are a couple in color.
Thumbs up, Mike!
Man...I dunno if it's just me, but these two rocks in particular scream two things to me: "breccia" and "liquid water".
Remarkable. If I'd found them on Earth the explanations would be obvious.
But this is not Earth.
EDIT: One more thing in my mind for the rock on the right (and I do not remember its name): "possible phyllosilicates".
But, again...this is not Earth.
Man...I dunno if it's just me, but these two rocks in particular scream two things to me: "breccia" and "liquid water".
Remarkable. If I'd found them on Earth the explanations would be obvious.
But this is not Earth.
EDIT: One more thing in my mind for the rock on the right (and I do not remember its name): "possible phyllosilicates".
But, again...this is not Earth.
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