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Originally Posted by Phobos
Nasa needs to look after it's image. It is very unwise to disregard public desires in this way - the public did indeed pay for this mission, and whilst they will accept the necessity to ensure the scientific goals are met, they will also expect that some efforts are made to meet their own aspirations.
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Phobos, I agree. The scientific benefits for true color imaging may be minimal, however, the public wants to “see” the real deal.
The contrast between public interest last Saturday night and this coming Saturday night should be noted. I love playing football, but images from another world are far more wonderful to me. You can bet, this Saturday, we better see a green football field and the right color jerseys or there will be a huge outcry.
I want to believe that there may be some way to generate the necessary support (funds) to stir the public into experiencing the magnitude of our landing on another world. How this can be accomplished without beer commercials, for instance, may be the bigger issue. Another avenue might be a “JPL, Jr.” imaging group of qualified volunteers that could do the job?
What was the line from “The Right Stuff” – “No bucks, no Buck Rogers”! The astronauts got their windows in the capsule. The scientists/engineers were burdened but for a good dramatic cause.
Is it fair to expect true color images this soon? Yep, even if I have to volunteer you.
[Ya'll seem qualified]