Odd Phoenix Mars Pic

[modest]

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Phoenix Mars Mission - Gallery - Images

It's a large rock at the very least. It would have to be smooth to reflect so much sunlight. Odd.

-modest (loves this kind of thing )

[Boerseun]

Interesting! Doesn't look like lens flare, we can prolly scratch that possibility...

[modest]

Originally Posted by Boerseun

Interesting! Doesn't look like lens flare, we can prolly scratch that possibility...

Agreed. It seems to cast a shadow as well. I believe it's certainly a real physical object. I can't wait for the next pic of the area.

-modest

[LJP07]

What substance could it possibly be made from that would be compatible with Mars terrain while reflecting so much sunlight? Surely it couldn't be an Iron based rock as there should be more reflecting rocks like these...

[C1ay]

Part of something jettisoned during the lander's descent perhaps like part of the parachute shroud.

[Moontanman]

Something ejected from the lander works for me, then again maybe it's Martians driving up to investigate the lander

[modest]

Already littering up another planet

[Thunderbird]

Originally Posted by modest

Already littering up another planet

Here's a close up.

[Moontanman]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird

Attachment 2314 Here's a close up.

I love it! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.....

[modest]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird

Attachment 2314 Here's a close up.

I know they say there's a Starbucks everywhere, but damn!