Why is there a shadow of a "person" in this Mars rover image?

reply to post by CLPrime


actually it is nice find,,,

no 3dsmax scene :/

case closed for me

Originally posted by TWILITE22
reply to post by Dustytoad

 

If you look closely at the shadows head you can see hair sticking out,
can anyone see what I'm seeing?

I see what you are seeing, but I'm thinking it's some part of the rover. But yes I see it. I noticed it earlier.

That thing that looks like a visor shadow is a rock.

Originally posted by TWILITE22
reply to post by Dustytoad

 

If you look closely at the shadows head you can see hair sticking out,
can anyone see what I'm seeing?

I can see what you mean.

I understand that people are saying that the shadow is just part of rover....so can someone please show me which art of the rover has uneven "ruffled" parts like a human head of hair?

Thanks.

CX.

reply to post by CX


Already have:

Originally posted by CLPrime

That would be the joint of Curiosity's robot arm:

reply to post by Guyfriday


Reminds me of shadow art. It could be - maybe the geeks at NASA have a sense of humor after all.

"Dude, let's make it like this so when the light hits it just right, all the conspiracy nuts will think there's a guy on board."

"Seriously, Mac?"

"C'mon, bro, you know you wanna!"

"...Let's do it!"

Originally posted by Dustytoad
reply to post by fluff007

 

Here's the "man" I thought you guys were talking about:

It kinda does look like a figure with something on its back. But thats just my imagination

reply to post by CLPrime


Kind of, but can you explain why the working parts at the bottom of the white arm, look nothing like the shape of that shadow?

Don't get me wrong, i'm not saying i believe there's a guy there, i just want to know where the shadowed shape of hair comes from, because it certainly isn't from that round thing at the base of that arm.

CX.

reply to post by CX


Probably because it's not in the same position as in that picture.

hmmm..interesting....anybody have better images of the rover, its layout ? how would the rover be positioned in arder to take the pic? and why is the rover taking a pic of its shadow and the ground...is this part of a bigger pic?

questions people, questions.....go

whats that 'bright spot..are they using xtra lighting...

this is dumb.

reply to post by CX


In the picture I posted, the arm is folded in toward the body. The entire person-esque shape would be the end of the robot arm, with its assorted parts (translating into bumps and "hair" in shadow). Here's the shadow in yet another position:

reply to post by AfterInfinity


Not quite sure there was any need for the eyes....but anyway....

Even from a different position, how are those working parts and that round drum or wheel shaped thing anything like hair?

I can see how the arm (the white mechanical arm i mean) would fit the shadow, just not the "hair shape" at the top.

CX.

reply to post by CX


If it's not the equipment at the end of the arm, then the equipment's missing, because that's exactly where it should be. Unless, of course, the cleaning guy pocketed it.
Or it could be that the robot arm hasn't had a haircut in months. There are no good barbers on Mars, apparently...just squeegee guys.

reply to post by CLPrime


Ok, i'm sure we'll find out one day, but i'm done with this one.....thanks for the explanations though.....appreciated.


CX.

reply to post by Dustytoad


Loooool...!

oh dear i thought the bit that i was seeing was the same as everyone else..!?
but i do see the other 'person' and yes that seems more... fitting.

i suppose you see what you want to see....

Originally posted by Dustytoad

Originally posted by TheLonewolf
reply to post by Dustytoad

 

But your name calling needs to stop now.

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edit on 9/29/2012 by Dustytoad because: (no reason given)

Calling someone a genius equates to name calling now? Whatever DustyChoad

It is a bit better than the thread that had a picture of a rock with imaginary 'wires' sticking out of it.

The shadow of the rover actually does look something like a person.

That sure looks like a shadow of a guy in a suit. Nice catch!

Originally posted by randomname
its o.j.

capricorn one pretty much sums of the mars mission.

deleted, as overly lame... sorry..