March 23, 2005

Scotty always got things done in the time allotted because his estimates were twice as long as he needed.

Captain Kirk: How long before [enter busted system here] will be back on line?

Scotty: Six hours.

Kirk: I need it in three.

Scotty: Aye Captain.

The Mars Rover scientists did just the opposite. They under-estimated the time the rovers would operate. The still operating rovers sent back this movie of Mars moon Deimos eclipsing the Sun. Well, trying to eclipes the Sun. [link]