Mahatma Gandhi’s face on Mars?
Mahatma Gandhi’s face has been found on Mars!
Sort of. On first glance, it is a very compelling image, and Matteo Ianneo was quick to point that out using Google Mars. Located at 33°12'29.82"N, 12°55'51.21"W, the blurry image looks like a picture of Mahatma Gandhi in while in profile view.
This is a classic case of pareidolia. A case which gets solved immediately after inspecting the high resolution versions of the photo. Look at the low resolution photo from the Mars Express Orbiter – it does indeed look like a face:
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| CREDIT: ASU Mars Space FLgith Facility |
Now, look at the higher resolution photo from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Doesn’t look much like a face anymore, does it?
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| CREDIT: ASU Mars Space Flight Facility |
It should also be noted that Ianneo also “discovered” vegetation, entrances to underground tunnels, and city ruins on Mars in the past few weeks.
Upon further inspection, I am quite sure that these blurry images will reveal Mars’ geologic landscape… and nothing more.
Upon further inspection, I am quite sure that these blurry images will reveal Mars’ geologic landscape… and nothing more.
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