Cassini-Huygens and the Titan Probe

**Llew** · 24-12-2004

The Huygens probe will be due to separate from its mother ship on Christmas day to for its appointment with Titan.
Check out this site for latest news:-
http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Cassini-...6E2VQUD_0.html
Llew

**DaDragon** · 30-12-2004

Llew mate,
And as you probably know the separation was a success!!!!,can't wait for the pictures from Titan,think it's in about 2 weeks.Can you imagine seeing a view of mountains, clouds and liquid oceans (although they are made from lighter fluid!!)on another world!!!.Blows yer mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards DaDragon.

**Channel Hopper** · 31-12-2004

Its a European probe - Its signals are relayed by a NASA probe

Then theres software that should been programmed accordingly for the various flybys and that of Saturns forces (seven years ago), as well as having the right distance dimensions (ft vs metres )incorporated in the drop trajectory. All of which take into account the revised time coordinates the probe has encountered in the journey away from the Sun.

If it happens as it was planned a decade ago it will be something to rejoyce in.

Then theres the different focusing techniques required for the different gaseous atmosphere , lighting, pressures, temperatures and gravitational effects that are on this moon of Saturn.

I am really hoping for success, I do however believe what we are about to receive is a very small glimpse of what is actually there.

As for life, its on another planet, but not as we know it , Jim

**DaDragon** · 10-01-2005

The touchdown is being shown live on the BBC at 11.30pm this Friday 14th Jan.Live as in as live as you can get coming from Titan,some 50 minute delay i think!
Regards DaDragon.

**Analoguesat** · 10-01-2005

I think its being shown live on ESA TV on 19E as well.

***BGonaSTICK*** · 10-01-2005

Might even keep the kids off school to watch it. Doubt the school even know what it is.

**RedDevil_UK** · 10-01-2005

Originally Posted by DaDragon

The touchdown is being shown live on the BBC at 11.30pm this Friday 14th

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

Might even keep the kids off school to watch it. Doubt the school even know what it is.

why are your kids at school at 11.30pm??? is it a school for vampires lol

3 days 16hours and 49mins till the descent of the probe now

**Channel Hopper** · 10-01-2005

Originally Posted by RedDevil_UK

3 days 16hours and 49mins till the decent of the probe now

LOL, with your trident , youd know all about a decent probe RD

***BGonaSTICK*** · 10-01-2005

I can't write either...

Won't it be dark then?

**RedDevil_UK** · 11-01-2005

around 9pm friday i think it will be..

**Analoguesat** · 11-01-2005

10832H on 19E is now showing the ESA tescard

Transmission starts 14th jan 0800 GMT

**T_G** · 12-01-2005

If the atmosphere is lighter fluid wouln't it be nice to, eh say ehmmm throw a match and see what happens???

**Analoguesat** · 12-01-2005

If theres no free oxygen, b*gger all will happen though........

***damhy*** · 12-01-2005

Just so that you know ESA is starting a new satellite channel on Astra 19.2E on Friday(according to Digital Satellite Choice Magazine), obviously using the probe as a launch platform for the channel. Its supposed to cover press conferences, etc before the approach and then show it live!

I'll have a look for the xponder info in a bit and then edit this post, unless someone beats me to it.

**Analoguesat** · 12-01-2005

I think its going to be 12552V on 19E. Its the old Astravision 2 channel - was showing the esa t/c last night (10832 is being discontinued)

**T_G** · 12-01-2005

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

If theres no free oxygen, b*gger all will happen though........

So lets send there some bacteria who will create oxygen and then torch it??

**DaDragon** · 12-01-2005

Analoguesat,
Do you have full info on this channel showing esa testcard? frequency,polarity,sr,fec.etc.
Regards DaDragon.

**philh** · 12-01-2005

It will be on BBC 2 at 11.30pm Fri 14/01/05, have already set my phone calendar to remind me!

**Analoguesat** · 12-01-2005

Originally Posted by DaDragon

Analoguesat,
Do you have full info on this channel showing esa testcard? frequency,polarity,sr,fec.etc.
Regards DaDragon.

19E

ESA TV 10832H 22000 5/6 (to be discontinued in near future)

What was AstraVision 2 12552 V 22000 5/6

Also as feed on W1 but no freq known.

Details on
h**://www.esa.int

**DaDragon** · 12-01-2005

Analoguesat,
Cheers mate,will go and do a scan now,!!
Here's hoping for a spectacular view of Titan.
Regards DaDragon.

**Analoguesat** · 14-01-2005

Todays the big day! Sequences from mission control spotted on 10832 this morning.

The feed frequency is reported to be :

Eutelsat W1 at 10 degrees East
Transponder B4, vertical, middle channel 1
F=11.0795 MHz, SR=5.632 MS/sec, FEC=3/4

if anyone wants a look at that one.

**Channel Hopper** · 14-01-2005

Confirmed W1 transponder is active and with audio

Comes up with - NEWSequipeDSNG10 as the title.

***damhy*** · 14-01-2005

If you want the direct link to todays schedule it is:
http://television.esa.int/sche_detail.cfm?id=1332

**Analoguesat** · 14-01-2005

The BBC webdsite is reporting Huygens seems to be down safely.

h**p://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4175099.stm

**Analoguesat** · 14-01-2005

ESA TV now reported on Astra 1D at 23E as well!!

12032 MHz, pol.H SR:27500 FEC:3/4 SID:1000 PID:305/306 English.

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