Images Dated 29th June 2004

Face on Mars

Face on Mars. Computer artwork of the Face on Mars feature. This eroded mesa-like land formation, located in the Cydonia region of Mars, is 1.5 kilometres across. When an image of this feature was first taken by the Viking 1 spacecraft in 1976, it appeared remarkably like a human head, with shadows giving the illusion of eyes, nose and mouth. Studies have found that the human brain will instinctively recognise a pattern and try to relate it to previously seen objects. This ability is especially well-developed for recognising human faces. Similar shapes have been found on cliffs on Earth

© VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Space colonies

Cylindrical space colonies by a Mars-like planet, computer artwork. Such theoretical self-sufficient spaceships would grow their own food (plants and artificial sky seen at centre left) and supply their own water and air. They would rotate to create an artificial gravity. They would also have to recycle everything in what would be a closed system. Such spaceships will be needed for long missions and for space colonies, as well as for future travel to the stars

© VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Cape Barren GOOSE- x2, with young

CAN-1646
Cape Barren GOOSE- x2, with young
Australia
Cereopsis novaeholiandiae
John Cancalosi
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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