NASA discovers bear-like formation on Mars surface

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13 September at 10:03

Last update 14 September at 18:30
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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured an image of a formation on Mars that resembles a bear. This appearance is attributed to the unique topography of the Martian surface and is an example of pareidolia, where the brain perceives familiar shapes in random patterns.

In brief

NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been studying Mars for 20 years
The image is a result of Martian topography
The phenomenon is known as pareidolia

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ФокусMedia business
- first item 13 September at 10:03
- earliest
- national desk
Космічний апарат NASA виявив величезного "ведмедя" на Марсі: звідки він взявся (фото)
ТСНBig capitaloligarchic ties
- first item 13 September at 16:46
- caught up, 6 h later
- national desk
«Він дивиться просто в камеру»: на Марсі знайшли дещо дуже схоже на ведмедя
Дзеркало тижняMedia businessCommentary
- first item 14 September at 18:30
- caught up, 32 h later
- interpreters
На Марсі виявили «ведмедя»: що це таке
Новини NMedia business
- caught up, 17 h later
NASA виявило на Марсі гігантського «ведмедя»: вчені пояснили незвичайну світлину

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Фокус
- earliest collected report
- 13 September at 10:03
Космічний апарат NASA виявив величезного "ведмедя" на Марсі: звідки він взявся (фото)
1. ТСН
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 6 h later
  «Він дивиться просто в камеру»: на Марсі знайшли дещо дуже схоже на ведмедя
2. Новини N
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 17 h later
  NASA виявило на Марсі гігантського «ведмедя»: вчені пояснили незвичайну світлину
3. Дзеркало тижня
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 32 h later
  На Марсі виявили «ведмедя»: що це таке

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