This dark spot on Mars could be an entrance to a deep hole, cavern or...
something even more UNBELIEVABLY FANSTASIC!
http://a52.g.akamaitech.net/f/52/827/1d/www.space.com/images/070605_mars_pit_02.jpg
>330 feet (100 meters) across.
>Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter indicates it appears to be deep.
>not an impact crater, lacks a raised rim or tossed out material called ejecta.
>appears that any possible walls might be perfectly vertical.
>it's discovery is stimulating speculation about subsurface life on the planet.
>The deeper and deeper you go down on Mars, the warmer and warmer it gets where liquid water is stable and life could exist.
THE WHOLE STORY:
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/070605_mars_hole.html
CARE TO SPECULATE?
2007-06-06 11:01:21 · 3 answers · asked by GeneL 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
My speculation is that you either currently are, or are trying to become, a writer for the National Enquirer.
2007-06-07 08:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. They appear to be shadows cast by a ridge, and I would hope to see the views under different lighting (from above) before speculating.
2007-06-06 18:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only way to know for sure is to go there, knock and say "Anyone Home?"
BTW , I'd go in a New York minute!
2007-06-07 02:40:26 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋