Did The Mars Curiosity Rover Really Spot A Pyramid On Mars?
The quest for knowledge about Mars has sparked countless theories and debates. One such theory revolves around a photograph taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover, which some claim shows a pyramid on the Martian surface. As the excitement builds around these claims, it is essential to separate fact from fiction. Did the rover truly capture evidence of a pyramid, or is it merely another instance of pareidolia—our brain's tendency to see patterns where none exist?
On June 20, 2015, a video uploaded to the Paranormal Crucible YouTube channel ignited discussions about a so-called "remarkable artefact" found on Mars. This video suggested that the object in question was a pyramid or capstone, allegedly the size of a small car. Such claims often attract attention, leading many to wonder if there is any truth to them. Understanding the context and details of these claims can help us navigate the haze of misinformation.
The image that fueled the "pyramid" debate was taken on May 7, 2015, by the Curiosity Rover and shared in NASA's raw image feed. However, NASA did not highlight this particular photograph nor mention any findings of a pyramid. This absence of acknowledgment from the agency raises questions about the validity of the claims made in the video. As we explore this topic further, we will look into the origins and implications of these extraordinary assertions.
FACT CHECK: Did the Mars Curiosity Rover spot a "pyramid" on Mars?
Claim: NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover photographed a pyramid on Mars.
MIXTURE
Origins: On 20 June 2015, a video was uploaded to the Paranormal Crucible YouTube channel that purportedly revealed a "remarkable artefact" [sic] found on the surface of Mars — a pyramid or capstone the size of a "small car":
A remarkable artefact has been found on the red planet by the Mars Curiosity Rover.
Due to the size of the object about the scale of a small car I would theorize that the artefact is either the capstone of a much larger pyramid possibly buried deep beneath the surface or perhaps a marker stone.
The photograph featured in the above-displayed video was taken by the Mars Curiosity Rover on 7 May 2015 and was included in the raw image feed on the NASA website:
NASA did not highlight this particular photograph nor make any mention of a "pyramid" having been found on Mars. The space agency also didn't include a scale with the photograph, so it's difficult to verify whether this stone is the size of a "small car" as stated by the Paranormal Crucible.
Furthermore, there are no additional photographs showing differing views of this "pyramid" rock. While the rock formation does resemble a triangular shape in the above-displayed image, without additional pictures we can't know what the other side of the rock looks like.
Therefore, for now we'd have to classify this "pyramid" photograph as another example of pareidolia, like the "human shadow" that was supposedly spotted on the red planet.
Last updated: 23 June 2015
First published: 23 June 2015
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