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Planetary Radio

Jim Bell, The Pancam Man!

Airdate: Sunday, February 29, 2004
Running Time: 00:29:22
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

The Pancams on the Mars Exploration Rovers are returning images that with three times the resolution of any before. Planetary Radio talks with their developer, Jim Bell. We also feature the last pair of Student Astronauts, and another visit with Astrobots Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust. Bruce Betts knows What's Up! if anyone does, and has a trivia contest to prove it.

Guests

• Jim Bell, Developer of the Pancams on the Mars Exploration Rovers

Related Information

• Cornell University homepage for the MER Athena Science Payload, including the Pancam
• Mars Exploration Rover Mission Homepage
• Panoramic Cameras aboard the Mars Exploration Rovers