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Video tracks stricken Mars probe


Craig

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16444063

The failed Russian Mars probe Phobos-Grunt has been pictured moving across the sky by the Paris-based amateur astronomer Thierry Legault.

The spacecraft is seen moving left to right in the video. The bulbous shape of its fuel tanks and its outstretched solar panels are easily discernable.

Mr Legault uses a sophisticated telescopic tracking system and captured similar imagery of Nasa's defunct UARS satellite last year.

Look at the size of that scope! :blink:

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I have seen his work before, he did some great video's of Shuttles and the ISS.

That bloke has commitment, and a lot of disposable income.

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