Mysterious Artifacts on Mars: What Do They Mean?

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The forum discussion centers around two images of Mars that some participants believe may show artificial structures. The first image features grid-like patterns resembling streets, while the second image appears to depict an object of artificial origin near a large crater. Participants express skepticism about the authenticity of these artifacts, with humorous remarks about the potential for misinformation spreading through media outlets. The conversation highlights the ongoing fascination and debate surrounding Martian anomalies.

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I'm not one of those that sees artifacts in every other MGS photos, But these two have me scratching my head.

The first shows what looks like regular grid lines layed out in almost a street-like pattern.

http://home.teleport.com/~parvey/mars1.gif


This second one also shows something that really looks (at least to me) like something of artificial origin to the right of the large crater.

http://home.teleport.com/~parvey/crater.gif
 
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Janus - Awesome!
 
Suckers like me are born every minute.
 
Snarf... I loaded the first, and was about to post something on "maybe it is an effect of the groundtrack of the satellite", when the second picture loaded up...

You're cheating though, Janus. It isn't even April 1st in Oregon yet...
 
There's a loon I know who would fall for that. He lives at this location. Complete fruitloop.
 
I didn't even know that the Martians knew English.
Live & learn... :wink:
 
Originally posted by J-Man
I didn't even know that the Martians knew English.
Indeed, who taught them ?!
We GOT'TA make a poll - who actually
fell for it ?! I didn't... :wink:
And who fell for the second one ?
 
Originally posted by J-Man
I didn't even know that the Martians knew English.
Live & learn... :wink:

LOL! Yea, I was particularly impressed with their grasp of our callender!
 
Just you watch...
Janus' pictures will appear on Fox News soon.
 
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Originally posted by Phobos
Just you watch...
Janus' pictures will appear on Fox News soon.

You just hit on my one fear, That the first image will start popping up on some of those "Cydonia-nut" web sites.
 
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Maybe I can post it on one of those crackpotty newsgroups to see their reactions...
Or would that be too cruel?
 

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