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The Press and the Man on Mars
SteveM
post Jan 23 2008, 04:35 AM
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I was just about to turn in, when I saw CNN displaying a photo of a rock formation that looked like a man. I checked here and no one had discussed it, which is a sign of real good sense. On GOOGLE news it was only in the Times (London) and the Sun.

I apologize for offending this group's sanity by bringing it up but if anyone knows where the image is from, could we get an estimate of the size of the "manlike" rock formation. My guess is about 10-30 cm high.

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post Jan 23 2008, 03:19 PM
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This whole episode reminded me that I hadn't finished doing the West Valley pan - not much need as there is an official one now, but it was nearly done anyway.

Here it is, including our little friend, along with lots of other funny shaped rocks. rolleyes.gif



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- SteveM   The Press and the Man on Mars   Jan 23 2008, 04:35 AM
- - elakdawalla   See http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/2008/01...m...   Jan 23 2008, 05:27 AM
- - Astro0   This is a maddening story and typical of poor jour...   Jan 23 2008, 05:32 AM
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