NASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance is trackable via Geocaching! (TB5EFXK)

[+runninbear1]

There is now a image category for the future SHERLOC - WATSON images. I'm guessing NASA is getting close to testing the equipment ?
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/

[+Max and 99]

4 hours ago, runninbear1 said:

There is now a image category for the future SHERLOC - WATSON images. I'm guessing NASA is getting close to testing the equipment ?
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/

?

I check the new, amazing images every day. I have a few favorites. To me, this one seems to summarize the mission of the Perseverance Rover. 

 

Edited March 3, 2021 by Max and 99

[+Tungstène]

20 hours ago, runninbear1 said:

There is now a image category for the future SHERLOC - WATSON images. I'm guessing NASA is getting close to testing the equipment ?
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/

 

I came here to say the same.

At the time of writing, there are 12 photos taken. All are fuzzy. I hope it isn't the sign of a dysfunction!

[+Saenger]

1 hour ago, Tungstène said:

All are fuzzy. I hope it isn't the sign of a dysfunction!

They are not calibrated yet, they should use the calibration panel asap

[+IceColdUK]

2 hours ago, Tungstène said:

All are fuzzy. I hope it isn't the sign of a dysfunction!

 

I hope they didn't leave the lens cap on!

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

I hope they are getting there! Let’s hope nothing goes wrong. ?

[+nitefall]

On 3/4/2021 at 6:39 AM, Tungstène said:

 

I came here to say the same.

At the time of writing, there are 12 photos taken. All are fuzzy. I hope it isn't the sign of a dysfunction!

Now only six photos...    still fuzzy

[+MissJenn]

For those not on Facebook, Perseverance has provided these updates. Pictures and much more at https://www.facebook.com/NASAPersevere. 

 

March 3:

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This week I’ve been doing lots of health checkouts, getting ready to get to work. I’ve checked many tasks off my list, including instrument tests, imaging, and getting my arm moving. Warming up for a marathon of science.

 

March 5: 

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A quick test of my steering, and things are looking good as I get ready to roll. My team and I are keen to get moving. One step at a time.

 

[BasOpPad]

You may or may not have heard of Bugsy Travels & The Ammoboxes. We are a geocaching band that plays cover songs with Geocaching related lyrics.

The TB on the Perseverance inspired us to record a song for the occasion.

There may be a small surprise for the people who cannot wait to log a Mars related travel bug.

Enjoy. And feel free to like and subscribe,  of course.

 

 

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

I LOVED that video. It really does have a trackable code if you look close!

[+Harry Dolphin]

Nice take off of David Bowie's song from 1969!  Yes.  I remember that one!

[+Danwarybehopi]

Still locked... (I found the photo of the code, now what?)

[+Max and 99]

28 minutes ago, Danwarybehopi said:

Still locked... (I found the photo of the code, now what?)

You wait until the photo taken by Perseverance Rover is sent from Mars to Earth.

[+camapopy]

The canadian ing Farah Alibay which is the pilot of the Persévérance Rover said in an interview that the next phase of test and calibration will take a week or two. So, be patient as the so desired picture should be available soon

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

Well, at least we’re getting there.

[+Reno8]

On 3/6/2021 at 7:14 AM, CAPTAINVALPO96 said:

I LOVED that video. It really does have a trackable code if you look close!

Tried to log it but it says: No results were found for your search.

Tried 2 different codes as the only ambiguous character to me is either "H" or "M"

???

Nice video! Well done!

Edited March 7, 2021 by Reno8

[+Lunaker]

2 hours ago, Reno8 said:

Tried to log it but it says: No results were found for your search.

Tried 2 different codes as the only ambiguous character to me is either "H" or "M"

???

Nice video! Well done!

M

[+Vidfamne]

I quite like the code on the 'coin' as well...

[BasOpPad]

Thanks for your comments on our video. We really loved doing this one. It is also a bit overwhelming to see the number of logs on the TB, but in a good way.

[+LePape]

Eager to log this one.....My code is ready.

[+runninbear1]

HQ message...
"The trackable will be unlocked sometime on March 10."

Edited March 9, 2021 by runninbear1

[+Max and 99]

14 minutes ago, runninbear1 said:

HQ message...
"The trackable will be unlocked sometime on March 10."

That's very specific! I did not think they would provide a date. 

[+runninbear1]

16,000 + watchers of the tb page.... there will be a lot of emails going out sometime tomorrow, LoL !!

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

18 minutes ago, Max and 99 said:

That's very specific! I did not think they would provide a date. 

It is specific, but it is the day before that date. So they are pretty confident.

[+MissJenn]

UPDATE: We shared via a newsletter that the trackable could be unlocked on March 10. We have since learned that this date has most likely changed.

NASA surface operations comes with many challenges and are well beyond the influence of Geocaching HQ. The exact date of the camera calibration remains undetermined. Please realize that I am as excited as you all are: perhaps the most excited person out of everyone. OK, maybe the 3rd most excited person out of everyone. Thank you for being a part of this journey!

 

A few people keeping an eye on these NASA images are joking that someone appears to have left the lens cap on the camera. That funny comment is sort of true. There IS a motorized dust cap and the SHERLOC - WATSON images online now were taken with that dust cover on.  

 

[+Max and 99]

3 minutes ago, MissJenn said:

UPDATE: We shared via a newsletter that the trackable could be unlocked on March 10. We have since learned that this date has most likely changed.

A helpful update. Thank you.

[+runninbear1]

The news letter I received said...  "will be"       maybe an oops...
 

• Get ready to log the first interplanetary trackable! The trackable will be unlocked sometime on March 10. Keep an eye out for the update on our Facebook or sign up for alerts on the trackable page! Remember, space travel can be challenging; so because of that, the exact time of the camera calibration has not been determined.

[+thebruce0]

8 minutes ago, MissJenn said:

UPDATE: We shared via a newsletter that the trackable could be unlocked on March 10. We have since learned that this date has most likely changed.

 

Good to know, but irk.  The newsletter actually says it "will be unlocked sometime on March 10".  That's going to really bother some people, if this thread is any indication =/ heh

[+MissJenn]

How can we persevere through the uncertainly and the anticipation?

 

I'll just read a little more.  https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/science/

 

[+geodarts]

All it takes is a little perseverance.   But in the meantime Aura Raines - the Captain from Clarian and friend to Geocachers in need - has checked into things.  

 

[+Reno8]

On 3/7/2021 at 2:01 PM, Lunaker said:

M

Done! Thank You!

 

Stay Safe!

[+IceColdUK]

Looks like we have the first photo from WATSON without the lens cap on.  Looking a bit more promising. ?

 

 

https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/SI0_0018_0668555815_008ECM_N0030578SRLC08001_0000LUJ

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

2 hours ago, IceColdUK said:

Looks like we have the first photo from WATSON without the lens cap on.  Looking a bit more promising. ?

 

 

https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/SI0_0018_0668555815_008ECM_N0030578SRLC08001_0000LUJ

Yep. Looking better. Looks like geocaching HQ is going to have it today.

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

11 hours ago, IceColdUK said:

Looks like we have the first photo from WATSON without the lens cap on.  Looking a bit more promising. ?

 

 

https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/SI0_0018_0668555815_008ECM_N0030578SRLC08001_0000LUJ

 

 

8 hours ago, CAPTAINVALPO96 said:

Yep. Looking better. Looks like geocaching HQ is going to have it today.

Well, as of Eastern time, it looks like there is a tiny bit more than 6 hours remaining. Looks like Geocaching HQ might not have it ready for eastern time on the date. 

[+steben6]

On 3/6/2021 at 4:14 AM, CAPTAINVALPO96 said:

I LOVED that video. It really does have a trackable code if you look close!I

I've watched it four times now and don't see it.  Can you give me a hint?

[+Max and 99]

9 minutes ago, steben6 said:

I've watched it four times now and don't see it.  Can you give me a hint?

I haven't watched it yet but now I'm worried I won't even find it. 

Edit: just watched it and found it. Sneaky!! Very cool.

Edited March 10, 2021 by Max and 99

[+steben6]

9 minutes ago, Max and 99 said:

I haven't watched it yet but now I'm worried I won't even find it. 

Edit: just watched it and found it. Sneaky!! Very cool.

Help?

 

[+steben6]

3 minutes ago, Max and 99 said:

I have, twice, through email like you asked on your profile but you have not responded. ☹️

Shoot, I just saw your email!  Thanks for the response.  I replied.

 

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

1 hour ago, steben6 said:

I've watched it four times now and don't see it.  Can you give me a hint?

Hint sent via PM.

[+ambegador]

On 3/9/2021 at 12:47 PM, runninbear1 said:

The news letter I received said...  "will be"       maybe an oops...
 

• Get ready to log the first interplanetary trackable! The trackable will be unlocked sometime on March 10. Keep an eye out for the update on our Facebook or sign up for alerts on the trackable page! Remember, space travel can be challenging; so because of that, the exact time of the camera calibration has not been determined.

What newsletter is this?

[+Max and 99]

5 minutes ago, ambegador said:

What newsletter is this?

The Logbook. I get it most Tuesdays, that I can remember.

This may help, in case you are not receiving it:

 

Edited March 11, 2021 by Max and 99

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

It’s the 11th across the country.

[+Saenger]

1 hour ago, CAPTAINVALPO96 said:

It’s the 11th across the country.

Patience you must have, my young padawan 

[LeataCharity]

39 minutes ago, Saenger said:

Patience you must have, my young padawan 

 Yes, but it should be soon. It looks like NASA is running a bit late. 

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

Yeah. But the newsletter said “...will be...”...

[Moun10Bike]

2 minutes ago, CAPTAINVALPO96 said:

Yeah. But the newsletter said “...will be...”...

 

Please read what MissJenn posted in this thread here.

[LeataCharity]

5 minutes ago, Moun10Bike said:

 

Please read what MissJenn posted in this thread here.

Yeah, that's what I thought. I didn't know about the newsletter until today. Thanks.

[+CAPTAINVALPO96]

Oh. okay.

[LeataCharity]

I hope things go well for NASA and Geocaching HQ. 

[LeataCharity]

It is taking alot longer than I first thought. I thought it would be ready the same day the new wonders of the world came out.