"THE CLIMBER" in 3D Stereo

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“THE CLIMBER” in 3D Stereo

Curiosity Sol 751 MastCam

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Our master view shows an anomaly that was immediately pounced upon and presented by anomalists all over the world.  Relatively close, relatively clear and easy-to-see, whatever this is spouted a firestorm of speculation.  As usual, much of the speculation was fanciful, with the object admirably-fulfilling its role as a Rorschach test.  

One of the predominant speculations was that this showed a machine climbing the cliff; a mining device almost certainly driven by tiny Martians intent on their unknown geological quest.  However, when viewed in 3D, it becomes immediately-apparent that the object lies beyond the edge of the cliff and is not “climbing” the cliff at all.

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(Master Views)

Zooming in, we find something that is utterly beyond classification.  If it’s the result of a geological process, how do natural forces create something so complex, symmetrical and uniformly bizarre?  If it’s technology, what precisely is its function?  One might conjecture that the complex array of pipes is hydraulic in function, with the fins along the top perhaps there for cooling purposes?  It’s agonizing not being able to peer around the edge of the intervening cliff to see the rest of this strange anomaly!

And – as usual – NASA evinces absolutely ZERO curiosity (they named the rover “Curiosity” as a tongue-in-cheek joke, right?) in rolling closer for a more complete view.  No, of course not.  There’s a rock just over here, in the opposite direction, that absolutely demands twenty photographs to determine whether it’s igneous ejecta or a sedimentary rock subjected to alluvial processes.  Makes you want to pull your hair out.

(Zoomed Views)

"OUTDOOR PLUMBING" in 3D Stereo

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“OUTDOOR PLUMBING” in 3D Stereo

Curiosity Sol 751 MastCam

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This one was a bit of a challenge due to the orientation of the cameras, the distance and its location within frame.  Our master view has Curiosity continuing its journey along rocky cliffs.  Up in the right-hand corner as indicated by the white arrow, something very thin looks intriguing.(click on images for full-screen view)

(Master Views)

Zooming in, we have what looks like a regular old plumbing pipe, complete with joints sticking out from beneath or behind a medium-sized boulder.  The boulder itself has some interesting markings on it, but not definite enough to label anomalous.

But the outdoor plumbing?  As far as I know, it has no business being on Mars!

(Zoomed views)

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"ROSETTA STONE" in 3D Stereo

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“ROSETTA STONE” in 3D Stereo

Curiosity Sol 751 MastCam

3D Stereo Views in Universal LRL & Red/Blue Anaglyph

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Tucked away in the upper left corner of our master view, a mid-sized boulder doesn’t spark much interest.  At first.

Zooming in, the most obvious two factors are what appear to be carvings covering the surface and six visible ninety-degree angles.  Decorative “beadwork” surrounds the top of the block, making the block seem to be the upper part of a pillar, wall or other structure at one time.

Indeed, speculative imagination says this is a veritable Rosetta Stone of ancient hieroglyphics or bas-relief figures that once graced a temple pillar in ages past.

More conservative analysis says this is merely a ventifact, a shape resulting from centuries of wind-blown sand wearing away the softer portions of stone, giving it a carved appearance.

But then, there are those pesky ninety-degree angles to explain…

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“CARVED REMAINS” in 3D

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Curiosity Sol 508 MastCam

3D Stereo Views in Universal LRL & Red/Blue Anaglyph

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OUR MASTER VIEW shows a grouping of rocks in the upper right-hand corner that need a closer look. (click images for full-screen)

Zooming in, it is immediately-apparent that the large, sarcophagus-like stone has symmetrical carvings reminiscent of a Greek motif all along its top, together with parallel ridges along the perimeter.

To the right is a large, square stone which seems broken off from the main body.  Its square end is clearly-seen, and it is marked with a white diagonal line or ridge that extends around the square end to the side facing us.  This block also has what might be carvings on its face.

In the background, oddly-shaped rocks show signs of symmetry and purpose.

Once again, that old Martian wind is the culprit, carving out signs of previous life to fool researchers.  

KEEP MOVING.  NOTHING TO SEE HERE!

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“GINGERBREAD” in 3D Stereo

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Curiosity Sol 751 MastCam

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Curiosity 751 is a treasure trove of anomalies!  Our master view today covers receding cliffs, well-eroded.  But what’s that under the far cliff, those squiggles and such?

Zooming in and adjusting the contrast, a remarkable formation of “gingerbread” (a term used for ornately-carved decorative elements on Victorian homes) jumps out of the shadows.  Whether it’s naturally-formed or deliberately-carved, it stands uniquely alone as either a ventifact or an artifact.  The intricate, lace-like carving seems counter-intuitive to the weight it must bear from the overhanging mass of stone.  Also, note that it seems to have a box-like structure, an almost-cubical framework that runs at ninety-degree angles.

It is these latter characteristics that push the scale towards “artificial” while begging the question, “Why?”.  Why was this made, if indeed it was deliberately-carved?  What is it meant to express?  Is this perhaps a protectively-enclosed patio that’s part of an underground dwelling?  It would no doubt offer a great view of the valley!

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