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The US space agency NASA released a spectacular panoramic view on Wednesday of the landing site of the Perseverance rover on Mars. The panorama shows the rim of the Jezero Crater where the rover touched down last week and the cliff face of an ancient river delta in the distance. It was taken by rotating the rover's mast 360 degrees. The mast is equipped with dual, zoomable cameras which can take high-definition video and images. The panorama is composed of 142 individual images stitched together on Earth, NASA said. This is the first 360-degree panorama taken by Mastcam-Z, a zoomable pair of cameras aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. The panorama was stitched together on Earth from 142 individual images taken on Sol 3, the third Martian day of the mission (Feb. 21, 2021). Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/ASU "We're nestled right in a sweet spot, where you can see different features similar in many ways to features found by Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity at their landing sites," said Jim Bell of Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration. Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity were previous missions to Mars. NASA said the rover's cameras will help scientists assess the geologic history and atmospheric conditions of Jezero Crater and identify rocks and sediment worthy of a closer examination and collection for eventual return to Earth. On Monday, the US space agency released the first audio from Mars, a faint crackling recording of a gust of wind captured by the rover's microphone. NASA also released video of the landing of the rover, which is on a mission to search for signs of past life on the Red Planet. …

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The Hanoitimes - Located in Hanoi's Old Quarter area, Ma May Street is unique as it is home to many of the city’s oldest houses. The house at No.87 Ma May Street (Hoan Kiem District) is one of 14 ancient houses in Hanoi built in the late 19th century that still retains its original features and becomes a familiar address for those who want to learn about the daily life of Hanoians in the old time. The 87 Ma May ancient house is a shouldn't-be-missed site seeing for visitors to Hanoi. Photo courtesy by 87 Ma May Ancient House. A walk around the Old Quarter is a must for both tourists and local people to explore Hanoi. Located in the area, Ma May Street is unique as it is home to many of the city’s oldest houses. Visiting the street, you can see the culture and architecture of Hanoi in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, especially through the house at No.87 which has been kept intact. Right after passing the old wooden door, you step into a quiet old space, being totally secluded from the bustling world outside. The house was built around the end of the 19th century. The house features typical Vietnamese interior design. Photo courtesy by Ma May Ancient House. Built in a total area of 157.6 square meters, the house has changed its owners several times. From 1954 to 1999, there were five different families living here. The house features the typical architecture of Hanoi's houses in the old time with its tubular shape which is narrow but deep. The house system of rooms, mezzanines, and courtyards were all well-designed to meet the living needs and for its dwellers’ convenience. The courtyard is a special feature of the house, where receives natural light and was designed as a small garden with flower pots and small chairs for people to sit down,  relax and enjoy the view and tea. As you move in into the house, it is more interesting to see the unique architectural traits of a typical old …

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The 2021 VnExpress Marathon (VM) Hanoi Midnight, the second edition, will commence on Nov. 21. The Super Early Bird stage starts from Feb 14 to Mar 3 with ticket prices ranging from VND270,000 ($11.76) to VND810,000 ($35.28). Ticket Super Early Bird Early Bird Regular Late 5 km 270,000 325,000 430,000 540,000 10 km 540,000 700,000 865,000 1,080,000 21 km 650,000 810,000 1,025,000 1,295,000 42 km 810,000 975,000 1,190,000 1,405,000 Interested runners can register here . Runners test the course of VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight on the evening of October 7, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy. The race this year offers discount of up to 28 percent for groups of over 100 people, 20 percent for groups of 50-100 people 20 percent, 15 percent for groups of 30-49, and 10 percent for groups of 10-29. Organized by VnExpress and Hanoi People's Committee, VM Hanoi Midnight is one of the first night runs in Vietnam. The first edition last year attracted around 5,500 participants. The race spread sporting spirit, offering runners the opportunity to explore the beauty of Hanoi at night. The course runs from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square by the Hoan Kiem Lake, across iconic spots like Hanoi Opera, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the West Lake. …

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