NASA scientists have modified a scientific Web site so the general public can inspect big regions and smaller details of Mars' surface. After adding "computer tools" to the "Marsoweb" Internet site, NASA scientists plan to ask volunteers from the public to virtually survey the vast red planet to look for important geologic features hidden in thousands of images of the surface. Researchers hope that volunteers will help with an upcoming Mars imaging experiment. NASA scientists are getting ready for the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) that will fly on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission, slated for launch in August 2005. The experiment's super high-resolution camera will be able to capture images of objects on Mars' surface measuring about a yard (one meter) wide. The current Marsoweb site includes animated 'fly-throughs' of some Mars locations. The site also permits users to fine-tune Mars images for brightness, contrast, and sharpness as well as make other adjustments. This has been added to Astronomy Resources Subject Tracer™ Information Blog.
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