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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.
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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
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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
