Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    In 1997 NASA's Mars Pathfider met Yogi and Scooby Doo on Mars. What were they?

    Question #69618. Asked by aisha99. (Aug 12 06 6:18 AM)


    What-A-Mess

    		Rocks.

    Aug 12 06, 6:24 AM
    zbeckabee

    		As scientists studied the pictures from Mars sent back by the Pathfinder lander and Sojourner rover, the world heard some surprisingly down-to-earth names: Stimpy, Yogi and Scooby Doo.

    These impromptu monikers, derived from popular cartoon characters, gave scientists an easy way to identify rocks at Pathfinder's landing site. But most of the time, to those who name features on Mars and other extraterrestrial bodies, the "name game" is serious business.

    http://www.space.com/news/mars_gazetteer_991124.html

    Aug 12 06, 4:46 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Which place on Mars has been called 'the biggest hole in the ground in the entire Solar System' and is responsible for creating dust storms about one-fourth the diameter of Mars itself?

    How much hydrazine fuel did it take the Mars pathfinder to get to Mars?

    Mars and Saturn will appear to be just one half of a degree apart tomorrow in the evening sky. Worth looking for! When was the last time Mars transited (passed in front of) Saturn?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Mars
    This is my quiz on the planet Mars. It's the third of my planets quizzes. If you know Mars it's pretty easy. Have fun and good luck! (Watch for the Jupiter quiz, coming soon)
    		Mars Tough
    15 Q
    GeniusBoy
    Sep 21 00
    1692 plays
    2 And Then There Were 99
    Many people do a special quiz when they reach 100. I chose to do something special to celebrate my 99th quiz.
    		51-100 Average
    15 Q
    bookworm78
    Aug 13 07
    2013 plays
    3 'Scooby Doo'
    This quiz should be pretty easy for a true Scooby fan.
    		Scooby-Doo Very Easy
    5 Q
    peachesbns
    May 11 01
    16296 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.