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Old December 30th 03, 02:25 PM
Richard
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,106942,00.html

"The probability of communications is 100 times higher than having Mars
Odyssey try," von Weyhe said, adding that "the probability of finding
Beagle from Earth is very low."

Why is the probability of finding Beagle2 from Earth very low?

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Old December 30th 03, 09:30 PM
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"Richard" wrote:

Why is the probability of finding Beagle2 from Earth very low?


1. The signal is weak (only about 5 watts).

2. It is currently only transmitting for very short periods
during the day, reducing the opportunity for seeing it.

3. It is now out of sight to Jodrel Bank (possibly the most
suitable telescope for finding it).

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