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- Found this interesting feature when panning through the Perseverance 360.
Found this interesting feature when panning through the Perseverance 360.
What Unique Features Can You Discover in the Perseverance Rover's 360° View?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around unique geological features observed in the 360° view from the Perseverance rover on Mars. Participants explore various interpretations of these features, considering their geological implications and potential origins.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
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- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants found an interesting feature in the Perseverance 360° view and questioned how it might have formed, suggesting possibilities like sand settling after a swirl.
- There is mention of "rootless cones" being found on Mars and Iceland, with some participants expressing interest in the geological implications of this observation.
- One participant expressed uncertainty about whether the observed feature was a rock outcrop or a pile of loose stones/sand.
- Technical issues regarding access to a linked resource were raised, with some participants unable to view the link while others could.
- Participants shared informal banter regarding the access issues, with one humorously claiming to be "special" for being able to access the link.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants have not reached a consensus on the nature of the observed features, with multiple interpretations and uncertainties expressed throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Some claims about geological features remain speculative, and there are unresolved technical issues regarding access to external resources that may limit the discussion.
Found this interesting feature when panning through the Perseverance 360.
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So how would that happen?neilparker62 said:
Sand settling after swirl?
https://www.esa.int/Science_Explora...s/Dust_storms_swirl_at_the_north_pole_of_Mars
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I couldn't quite make out whether it was some kind of rock outcrop or a pile of loose stones/sand.pinball1970 said:
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Link isn't working for me -- says that it's a secure connection. Do you have to be associated with ASU to have access?Keith_McClary said:
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worked ok for me ?berkeman said:
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Guess I'm just special... 
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Well, of COURSE you are.berkeman said:Guess I'm just special...
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Thanks - interesting geology !Keith_McClary said:
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I have no idea whether that's what it is. My first thought was a dune seen sideways.neilparker62 said:
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That error message indicates that the encryption that the site uses (the 's' in https://) is not matched with any encryption your browser uses.berkeman said:
That particular site also has a non-encrypted address (note the lack of the 's'):
http://marsed.asu.edu/mep/585
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