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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: 29gord on 06/02/2009 16:12:15

Title: How big is the 'face' on Mars?
Post by: 29gord on 06/02/2009 16:12:15

I don't for one minute think this was created by someone to look like a face but what are it's  physical dimensions/how big is it?

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Title: Re: How big is the 'face' on Mars?
Post by: BenV on 06/02/2009 16:29:47

I know the picture you mean, and I'm afraid I have no idea how big it is.  I do think that our ability to perceive faces in things is incredible though, and as I understand it, it's hardwired from birth.

Title: Re: How big is the 'face' on Mars?
Post by: JP on 06/02/2009 17:09:30

Seems like the best estimates are roughly 1 km across:

http://www.badastronomy.com/bad/misc/hoagland/face.html

http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/extended_may2001/face/index.html