OT: Sunset on Mars

sachmo71 · 06-10-2003, 10:44 AM

I just got this picture from space.com and thought it was really, really cool. It guess what really struck me as unique about this picture is how it shows something we take for granted and see everyday, but when viewed from another planet it looks alien and strange!

The picture shows the sunset on Mars. According to the caption, the dust in the atmosphere absorbs the blue light from the sun, allowing only the red to penetrate, thus the red glow. Beautiful!

Coffee Warlord · 06-10-2003, 11:09 AM

Wow.

That DOES look amazing.

Craptacular · 06-10-2003, 11:49 AM

Is it just me, or does there appear to be some sort of stick figure right in the middle of that teardrop-shaped light.

This could be his call to come home.

JeeberD · 06-10-2003, 12:50 PM

Remember the "face on Mars" that was discovered some 25 years ago?

Well, recently scientists have found a new "face" on Mars. And this time, it seems that the Martians are just trying to have some fun with us...

cuervo72 · 06-10-2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by JeeberD
Remember the "face on Mars" that was discovered some 25 years ago?

Ahh, brings back memories of Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders....classic game. Anyway, the Mars face was part of an ancient alien amusement park in the game.

http://remix.kwed.org/download.php/7...G%20RMx%29.mp3

sachmo71 · 06-10-2003, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
Ahh, brings back memories of Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders....classic game. Anyway, the Mars face was part of an ancient alien amusement park in the game.

http://remix.kwed.org/download.php/7...G%20RMx%29.mp3

Some info for a fan of Zak McKracken...

http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=4361

And

http://www25.brinkster.com/lucasfangames/

Enjoy!!

cuervo72 · 06-10-2003, 01:44 PM

Too cool....thanks sachmo!

bbor · 06-10-2003, 02:04 PM

Looks like a sunset on the mountains in Banff Calgary

Kodos · 06-10-2003, 02:58 PM

You really have to be there to fully appreciate a sunset on Mars.

tucker342 · 06-10-2003, 10:05 PM

pretty cool

sabotai · 06-10-2003, 10:14 PM

The color of the Martian sky can change due to the weather. It can appear to be orange-red when dust from the surface gets into the air. But when the sky is clear of a lot of dust, it appears to be dark blue because of how thin the atmosphere is.

Happy29 · 06-11-2003, 02:02 AM

One of These two faces will look pretty damn familiar, and I believe they closely resemble the faces on Mars.

Mustang · 06-11-2003, 08:03 AM

I thought one of the landings on Mars solved the mystery of the face on Mars?

Unfortunately, Michael Jackson's face still remains a mystery...

Patman · 06-11-2003, 10:18 AM

I thought the face was disproved and that it was just weird shadowing or something similiar to that. I wish it were real, but I have seen a few shows denying it's existence.

sabotai · 06-11-2003, 03:19 PM

"I thought the face was disproved and that it was just weird shadowing or something similiar to that."

Yes, this is correct. In fact, we've known this from the beginning, but the conspiracy nuts didn't (and most still don't) beleive it. (edit: still don't beleive the explaination.)

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 06-11-2003, 08:38 PM

I would like to believe there is a face on mars but any reasonable person knows that the camera and light angle can distort certain images .

sabotai · 06-12-2003, 11:16 AM

There might not be a face on Mars, but there is kermit the frog.

06-10-2003, 12:50 PM	#4
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Remember the "face on Mars" that was discovered some 25 years ago? Well, recently scientists have found a new "face" on Mars. And this time, it seems that the Martians are just trying to have some fun with us... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-10-2003, 01:44 PM	#7
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Too cool....thanks sachmo! __________________ null

06-10-2003, 02:04 PM	#8
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Looks like a sunset on the mountains in Banff Calgary __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

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Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I thought one of the landings on Mars solved the mystery of the face on Mars? Unfortunately, Michael Jackson's face still remains a mystery... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

06-11-2003, 10:18 AM	#14
Patman n00b Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, NH	I thought the face was disproved and that it was just weird shadowing or something similiar to that. I wish it were real, but I have seen a few shows denying it's existence. __________________ Lock the door, kill the light No one's coming home tonight They bring news that must get through. Dying peace in me and you Locked in a place where no one goes.

06-10-2003, 11:09 AM	#2
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Wow. That DOES look amazing.

06-10-2003, 11:49 AM	#3
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Is it just me, or does there appear to be some sort of stick figure right in the middle of that teardrop-shaped light. This could be his call to come home.

06-10-2003, 02:58 PM	#9
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	You really have to be there to fully appreciate a sunset on Mars.

06-10-2003, 10:05 PM	#10
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	pretty cool

06-10-2003, 10:14 PM	#11
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	The color of the Martian sky can change due to the weather. It can appear to be orange-red when dust from the surface gets into the air. But when the sky is clear of a lot of dust, it appears to be dark blue because of how thin the atmosphere is.

06-11-2003, 02:02 AM	#12
Happy29 In The Penalty Box Join Date: May 2003 Location: To reveal my location, you must decipher a series of traps, each more deadly than the last.	One of These two faces will look pretty damn familiar, and I believe they closely resemble the faces on Mars.

06-11-2003, 03:19 PM	#15
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	"I thought the face was disproved and that it was just weird shadowing or something similiar to that." Yes, this is correct. In fact, we've known this from the beginning, but the conspiracy nuts didn't (and most still don't) beleive it. (edit: still don't beleive the explaination.) Last edited by sabotai : 06-11-2003 at 03:19 PM.

06-11-2003, 08:38 PM	#16
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	I would like to believe there is a face on mars but any reasonable person knows that the camera and light angle can distort certain images . __________________ Toujour Pret

06-12-2003, 11:16 AM	#17
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	There might not be a face on Mars, but there is kermit the frog.

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