Evidence of Past & Present Life on the Red Planet
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MIA035: Beam Clamp Strut
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MIA035: Beam Clamp Strut
IMAGE DETAILS
Mars Report Ref: MIA035
Report date: July-August 2017
Research Status: Open - Possible mechanical artefact
Description: Beam Clamp Strut
Approximate size: 10 cm
Mission: Curiosity Rover
Location: 'Dingo Gap', Gale Crater
identified by: M. J. Craig
Image date: Sol 528, Jan 2014
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
Graphics/image editing: M. J. Craig
Image source: https://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/msss/00528/mcam/0528ML0020870010203210E01_DXXX.jpg
OBSERVATIONS
The resemblance to a mechanical clamp or strut is very clear. However, the close up image resolution leaves some room for doubt.
POTENTIAL FOR AN ARTIFICIAL OBJECT
​Geometrical/symmetrical shape and proportions. Other symmetrical objects also found in the vicinity (see MIA035.2).
COMMON EXPLANATION
An optical illusion caused by perspective, shadows and imagery limits. Odd-shaped rock.
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