a martian oddbox

[Eighthman]

Arghh! (frustration). What are the 'barnacles' on the rock?

[funbox]

come now ArMaP , look at the picture and take a wild guess, forewarned though , it has nothing to do with coffee

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[funbox]

Arghh! (frustration). What are the 'barnacles' on the rock?

remnants of a once thriving chowder industry ?

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[ArMaP]

come now ArMaP , look at the picture and take a wild guess, forewarned though , it has nothing to do with coffee

I don't like guessing games, never did.

[funbox]

I don't like guessing games, never did.

and I don't like putting words or thoughts in peoples shells

that wasn't a hint btw

no. all I ask is to use your accumulated knowledge of geology and photographic principles and give me your honest

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[rdunk]

Well, there are numerous odd features in some of the pics of this sol day 1179. Here is another one that I first saw while using a magnifying glass. It is not that easy to see, but it is rather odd looking, laying there on the surface. To me, it has maybe a cylindrical look, with also maybe a reflective surface.

What do you think?

**Also note - in the upper left corner area of the below screenshot, there is another item of interest - a black shadow that has an obviously "applied" appearance. There does appear to be "something" behind the shadow, but we can't get a good view of it.

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/proj/msl/redops/ods/surface/sol/01179/opgs/edr/ncam/NLB_502163360EDR_F0511126NCAM00257M_.JPG

[ArMaP]

no. all I ask is to use your accumulated knowledge of geology and photographic principles and give me your honest

I always do, when I know what I'm talking about, which is not the case.

[funbox]

notice anything peculiar ?

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[astr0144]

UFO Hunters Believe NASA's Opportunity Rover Has Found An Alien 'Dome' On Mars


Alien hunters have once again proved that there is no limit to their imagination.

The extraterrestrial enthusiasts believe NASA's Opportunity rover has spotted a dome on Mars, presumably built by an ancient civilisation.

Their theory stems from this rather unassuming photograph, published by NASA.



mars dome


If you missed it, here is the the "alien dome" up close:

mars dome

While the raised structure is most likely a rock, self-confessed ufologists have said that it can't be a product of " natural formation."





Conspiracy website, 'The Un-Silent Majority' stated: "The existence of domes on Mars proves that someone or something built them in the past.The existence of domes on Mars proves that someone or something built them in the past.

"... If the structure is observed more closely, it becomes obvious that small dark circles spread all over the base of the structure."

The site also mentioned hardcore UFO fans who believe NASA is operating a secret space program that has already sent astronauts to the red planet. Well, you can't fault them for lack of creativity.


http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/12/01/alien-and-ufo-hunters-believe-nasa-opportunity-rover-has-found-a-dome-on-mars_n_8686652.html?NCID=edlinkukhpmg00000182&ref=yfp

[rdunk]

Hey astro144, you likely missed it, but this "dome" was OP'd several days ago at -- http://www.thelivingmoon.com/forum/index.php?topic=8837.msg119866#msg119866

[astr0144]

Sorry if I missed the earlier post .

At least you have linked it to this thread now also.

[ArMaP]

notice anything peculiar ?

Yes, part of the image is moving. 

Seriously, no, I see nothing peculiar.

[funbox]

UFO Hunters Believe NASA's Opportunity Rover Has Found An Alien 'Dome' On Mars


Alien hunters have once again proved that there is no limit to their imagination.

The extraterrestrial enthusiasts believe NASA's Opportunity rover has spotted a dome on Mars, presumably built by an ancient civilisation.

Their theory stems from this rather unassuming photograph, published by NASA.



mars dome


If you missed it, here is the the "alien dome" up close:

mars dome

While the raised structure is most likely a rock, self-confessed ufologists have said that it can't be a product of " natural formation."





Conspiracy website, 'The Un-Silent Majority' stated: "The existence of domes on Mars proves that someone or something built them in the past.The existence of domes on Mars proves that someone or something built them in the past.

"... If the structure is observed more closely, it becomes obvious that small dark circles spread all over the base of the structure."

The site also mentioned hardcore UFO fans who believe NASA is operating a secret space program that has already sent astronauts to the red planet. Well, you can't fault them for lack of creativity.


http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/12/01/alien-and-ufo-hunters-believe-nasa-opportunity-rover-has-found-a-dome-on-mars_n_8686652.html?NCID=edlinkukhpmg00000182&ref=yfp

but the dome is so dated .. structures aplenty whether artificial or not



http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/msss/01179/mcam/1179ML0053450000502570E01_DXXX.jpg

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[funbox]

Yes, part of the image is moving. 

Seriously, no, I see nothing peculiar.

not seeing that color recession is not taking place ? its the same type of sand in the foreground isn't it ? shouldn't it be lighter as it recedes into the middle background ?
to my understanding it should , even with a wispy, dusty atmosphere. light scattering should be taking place.

even these dark patches of sand in this set look artificially created, there's finer detail rippling on some of the dunes that are contrary to other dunes , as if the wind is laying out some random crosshatch pattern ...

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[ArMaP]

not seeing that color recession is not taking place ?

I see it.

its the same type of sand in the foreground isn't it ?

I think so.

shouldn't it be lighter as it recedes into the middle background ?

Not necessarily.

to my understanding it should , even with a wispy, dusty atmosphere. light scattering should be taking place.

From what I have seen that kind of sand looks brighter when seen from above and darker when seen from a shallow angle, like when looking at it from some distance, I have seen that on many Mars photos, that's why I don't think it's unusual.

You can see it on this panorama I made with the photos from that camera and that sol.

You can even see how the edges of the dunes look different from the rest.

even these dark patches of sand in this set look artificially created, there's finer detail rippling on some of the dunes that are contrary to other dunes , as if the wind is laying out some random crosshatch pattern ...

The way dunes are created change with the material with which they are created, as the weight and size of the material changes the way the wind blows it and the way they fall, that's why there are so many types of dunes.