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Old 07-June-2004, 03:45 PM
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Default Re: Observed Changes on Mars

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Originally Posted by R.A.F.
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Originally Posted by FieryIce
I found it amazing the changes in the geology of Mars...
Actually, you're assuming these "changes" took place. (I don't know why).

To my untrained eye these images "appear" different for one reason only and I can say it in 2 words...Image Resolution!
Image resolution is the biggest difference for sure. Also, some of the images in the Viking composite look like they were taken at a sharp angle rather than directly overhead. I think the difference in perspective would explain the "change" in position of the three large circular objects (craters?, volcanos?) on the left side of both images.
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