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re: "over-sold?" (w/images)

Hi Adam,

I don't think so. The images sent back from Galileo are so tantalizing - how could you not want to send a probe there right away. Plus, this is another perfect opportunity to partner with the Europeans. The latest developments have brought a smile to my face.

I don't totally disagree with you about Titan, but it's Europa's turn to shine (so many places to see, so little time).

"Its surface is among the brightest in the solar system, a consequence of sunlight reflecting off a relatively young icy crust. Its face is also among the smoothest, lacking the heavily cratered appearance... Lines and cracks wrap the exterior as if a child had scribbled around it."

Enjoy, Vince

False Color Images:

http://irsps.sci.unich.it/research/projects/icy_satellites/europa/thera_thrace.jpg


http://irsps.sci.unich.it/research/projects/icy_satellites/europa/europa_full.jpg

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