Evidence of Past & Present Life on the Red Planet
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MIA022: Vertical Feature
MIA022: Vertical Feature
IMAGE DETAILS
Mars Report Ref: MIA022
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: Susan Rapp, multiple researchers
Image date: Sol 69, Mar 2004
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
Graphics/image editing: M. J. Craig
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.
MIA022.2 Vertical Feature: from a distance - Sol 69.
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
Image source: https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/mer/gallery/all/2/p/069/2P132498528EFF1800P2288L2M1.HTML
MIA022.3 Vertical Feature: Colour image - Sol 69.
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
Image source: https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA05968
MIA022.1 Vertical Feature: Close-up - Sol 69.
Image credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell
Image source: https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/mer/gallery/all/2/p/069/2P132498528EFF1800P2288L2M1.HTML
