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MAA-022: Vertical Feature
- Image Analysis Report
Image Analysis Report
IMAGE DETAILS
MAA Report Ref: MAA-022
Report date: July-August 2017
Research Status: Open - Possible mechanical artefact
Description: Vertical Feature
Approximate size: 30 cm
Mission: Spirit Rover
Location: Gusev Crater
Found by: James Tracy
Image date: Sol 69 Mar 2004
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
Graphics/image editing: Mars Archaeology Archive
Image source: https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/mer/gallery/all/2/p/069/2P132498528EFF1800P2288L2M1.HTML
OBSERVATIONS
This iron shaped feature appears to have something laying flat behind it, possibly attached, although the shadow does not permit further analysis.
POTENTIAL FOR AN ARTIFICIAL OBJECT
Symmetrical proportions and possible attachment laying almost perpendicular to the vertical part, could indicate artificiality.
COMMON EXPLANATION
Ventifact.
MAA-022.2 Vertical Feature: from a distance - Sol 69.
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/mer/gallery/all/2/p/069/2P132498528EFF1800P2288L2M1.HTML
MAA-022.1 Vertical Feature: Close-up - Sol 69.
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/mer/gallery/all/2/p/069/2P132498528EFF1800P2288L2M1.HTML
