Jean Ward – MYSTERIES OF MARS

07/07/2025

Image Upscaler Comparison | MRO | Box-Like Anomaly in Argyre Region on Mars

BACKGROUND:
The photograph analyzed here (ESP_065977_1280) was acquired by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 23 August 2020 and is described as ‘Gully Landforms near Argyre Region.’

ANALYSIS:
Featured here is an interesting box-like anomaly I discovered at a site in the Argyre Region of Mars. The square object measures approximately five metres per side.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be.

THE ANOMALY ON MARS:

Following is cropped image taken from the original MRO HiRISE JP2 photograph as well as close-up view of the anomaly:

Zoomed-in view (click for larger image at actual size 1:1 scale)

IMAGE UPSCALING COMPARISON:
In this video I also compare the upscaled image of this object using Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel to a conventionally magnified image of the same object.

Topaz Labs' Gigapixel (click for larger image) — Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel (click for larger image)

Comparison of the object upscaled using Topaz Labs' Gigapixel (left) and conventional image magnifier (right), for reference the object at original size 1:1 scale is shown between the two larger images (click for larger image) — Comparison of the object upscaled using Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel (left) and conventional image magnifier (right), for reference the object at original size 1:1 scale is shown between the two larger images (click for larger image)

In this YouTube video I also show the Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel web page showing this software’s capabilities.

To see more examples of how well this image upscaler works and to read about the technology used please refer to the following web page:
https://www.topazlabs.com/gigapixel

Once you have reviewed Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel you will likely conclude that this is not your run-of-the-mill free image upscaler. It is an expensive piece of sophisticated software used in studios and by professional photographers around the world.

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
Image Upscaler Comparison | MRO | Box-Like Anomaly in Argyre Region on Mars:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_065977_1280

https://hirise-pds.lpl.arizona.edu/download/PDS/RDR/ESP/ORB_065900_065999/ESP_065977_1280/ESP_065977_1280_RED.JP2

HiVIEW JP2 PHOTOGRAPH VIEWER:
Download the NASA JP2 photograph viewer at the link below should you want to open and view the JP2 photograph:
https://pirlwww.lpl.arizona.edu/software/HiView/download.php

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

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Your support is very highly appreciated.

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DISCLAIMER:
Many or all of the anomalies/artefacts covered in this presentation may be naturally occurring geological features caused by some type of geological processes, however due to the lack of specific information from the source we can only speculate whether these are all natural or some artificial in nature.

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

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07/07/2025

MRO | Anomalies on the Slopes of Nereidum Montes on Mars

BACKGROUND:
The photograph analyzed here (ESP_065911_1330) was acquired by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 18 August 2020 and is described as ‘Lobate Debris Apron with Superposed Gullies in Nereidum Montes.’

ANALYSIS:
Featured here are some interesting out-of-place anomalies I discovered at a site on the Slopes of Nereidum Montes in a region of Mars called Argyre Planitia. The objects measure upwards of six to eight metres in length.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be.

THE ANOMALIES ON MARS:

An elevated view of the site in Goggle Earth Mars (click for larger image)

Following are cropped images taken from the original MRO HiRISE JP2 photograph as well as close-up views of the anomalies:

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
MRO | Anomalies on the Slopes of Nereidum Montes on Mars:

Note: A spelling error was made in the title of the presentation … my apology. It should read: “Anomalies.”

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_065911_1330

https://hirise-pds.lpl.arizona.edu/download/PDS/RDR/ESP/ORB_065900_065999/ESP_065911_1330/ESP_065911_1330_RED.JP2

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/2025

REDUX | ROVER CURIOSITY | Possible Entranceway (Sol 3466)?

BACKGROUND:
This photograph was taken by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3466 (2022-05-07 07:58:16 UTC).

ANALYSIS:
I speculate this photograph shows the remains of a tomb-like entranceway. Compared to some tombs we find here on Earth, this is highly compelling evidence. In this presentation I compare it to the tomb entranceway of Uky in Egypt. Estimations are that this entranceway on Mars is about a half metre to a metre tall.

Joe from ArtAlien TV and I found this anomaly on the same day way back in 2022.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these anomalies might be.

THE ANOMALY ON MARS:
Following is the photograph taken by the rover as well as close-up view of the anomaly:

Original NASA source page (click for larger image)

Original NASA photograph (click for larger image)

Original NASA photograph with grid overlay removed (click for larger image)

A cropped image from the Neville Thompson Gigapan (click for larger image)

A zoomed-in view of the anomaly from the Neville Thompson Gigapan (click for larger image)

Entrance to the tomb of Uky found here on Earth

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
REDUX | ROVER CURIOSITY | Possible Entranceway (Sol 3466)?:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/1064629/?site=msl

GIGAPAN By Neville Thompson:
http://gigapan.com/gigapans/229311

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/2025

ROVER CURIOSITY | Derelict Foundation Walls (Sol 4582)?

BACKGROUND:
This photograph was taken by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 4582 (2025-06-27 01:40:57 UTC).

ANALYSIS:
I speculate this photograph shows the remains of a derelict structure with only the highly eroded walls/foundations remaining. Note the 90 degree angle of the back wall/foundation to the one on the left. The diagonal part may have broken off and moved up to the top right over time. There also seems to be wire reinforcement in what I speculate may be concrete. Plaster-like material is also seen on the diagonal part.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these anomalies might be.

THE ANOMALY ON MARS:
Following is the photograph taken by the rover as well as close-up view of the anomaly:

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
ROVER CURIOSITY | Derelict Foundation Walls (Sol 4582)?:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/1482202/?site=msl

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/2025

MRO | Odds and Ends in Ulyxis Rupes on Mars

BACKGROUND:
The photograph analyzed here (ESP_059244_1140) was acquired by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 17 March 2019 and is described as ‘Mantle Contact Area.’

ANALYSIS:
Featured here are compelling megalithic blocks/slabs with protrusions (some with holes) I discovered at a site in Ulyxis Rupes in a region of Mars called Terra Cimmeria. They each measure approximately ten metres across.

Might these have been part of a megalithic structure which was destroyed with all the blocks spread out over this site?

The images featured here were upscaled using Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be.

THE ANOMALIES ON MARS:

Following are cropped images taken from the original MRO HiRISE JP2 photograph as well as close-up views of the anomalies:

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
MRO | Odds and Ends in Ulyxis Rupes on Mars:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_059244_1140

https://hirise-pds.lpl.arizona.edu/download/PDS/RDR/ESP/ORB_059200_059299/ESP_059244_1140/ESP_059244_1140_RED.JP2

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/2025

MRO | Large Dome-Shaped Feature in Ulyxis Rupes on Mars

BACKGROUND:
The photograph analyzed here (ESP_057688_1140) was acquired by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 16 November 2018 and is described as ‘Rough Terrain Exposed from Under Smooth Mantle.’

ANALYSIS:
Featured here is an interesting dome-shaped anomaly I discovered at a site in Ulyxis Rupes in a region of Mars called Terra Cimmeria. It measures approximately eight metres in length, has a symmetrical oblong, dome shape with a narrow rim or skirting. There also appears to be an opening on the open side (could it be hollow inside?).

Might this be a huge fossilized shell or snail or perhaps a designed and built structure?

The image featured here was upscaled using Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be.

THE ANOMALY ON MARS:

Following is a cropped image taken from the original MRO HiRISE JP2 photograph as well as close-up view of the anomaly:

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
MRO | Large Dome-Shaped Feature in Ulyxis Rupes on Mars:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_057688_1140

https://hirise-pds.lpl.arizona.edu/download/PDS/RDR/ESP/ORB_057600_057699/ESP_057688_1140/ESP_057688_1140_RED.JP2

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/202507/07/2025

MRO | Anomalies East of Mars 3 Lander on Mars

BACKGROUND:
The photograph analyzed here (ESP_057422_1285) was acquired by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 26 October 2018 and is described as ‘USGS Dune Database Entry Number 2161-512.’

ANALYSIS:
Featured here are a set of diverse anomalies I discovered at a site East of Mars 3 Lander in a region of Mars called Tader Valles.

The images featured here were upscaled using Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be.

THE ANOMALIES ON MARS:

Following are cropped images taken from the original MRO HiRISE JP2 photograph as well as close-up views of the anomalies:

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
MRO | Anomalies East of Mars 3 Lander on Mars:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_057422_1285

https://hirise-pds.lpl.arizona.edu/download/PDS/RDR/ESP/ORB_057400_057499/ESP_057422_1285/ESP_057422_1285_RED.JP2

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/202507/07/2025

REVISITED | A Site Near Chamberlin on Mars

BACKGROUND:
The photograph analyzed here (ESP_023664_1165) was acquired by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 14 August 2011 and is described as ‘Dunes.’

ANALYSIS:
Featured here are anomalies I discovered at a site near Chamberlin in a region of Mars called Aonia Terra. The anomalies are huge, diverse and include: megalithic blocks, multiple similar triangular-shaped blocks (like obelisks), monoliths (around two metres tall), strange disc-shaped objects and various other odds and ends.

I have featured anomalies I discovered at this site several times in the past. NASA appears to be monitoring the large dune field at this site and have taken several photographs if it in the past. New anomalies appear as the dune field moves across this terrain.

The images featured here were upscaled using Topaz Labs’ Gigapixel.

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be.

THE ANOMALIES ON MARS:

Following are cropped images taken from the original MRO HiRISE JP2 photograph as well as close-up views of the anomalies:

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
REVISITED | A Site Near Chamberlin on Mars:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://www.uahirise.org/ESP_023664_1165

https://hirise-pds.lpl.arizona.edu/download/PDS/RDR/ESP/ORB_023600_023699/ESP_023664_1165/ESP_023664_1165_RED.JP2

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/07/2025

ROVER CURIOSITY | Weird Object Photographed on Sol 3944

BACKGROUND:
This photograph was taken by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3944 (2023-09-10 13:58:18 UTC).

ANALYSIS:
Shown here is a strange object shaped like a rudder or winglet. Could this be a piece of encrusted machinery, wreckage or technology or perhaps a sculpture or carving of some kind?

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these anomalies might be.

THE ANOMALY ON MARS:
Following is the photograph taken by the rover as well as close-up view of the anomaly:

Zoomed-in view, twice original size (click for larger image)

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
ROVER CURIOSITY | Weird Object Photographed on Sol 3944:

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
https://mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/1258805/?site=msl

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”

07/04/2025

ROVER CURIOSITY | Photographs Cigar-Shaped Object Passing Overhead (Sol 613)

BACKGROUND:
This sequence of photographs was taken by the Right Navigation Camera onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 613 (2014-04-28 04:48:22 UTC).

ANALYSIS:
Shown here is another aerial phenomenon in the Martian sky. The anomaly is cigar-shaped with a uniform width with rounded tips on either side. It doesn’t look like a typical meteorite burning up in the Martian atmosphere as it lacks the typical tail we see in meteorites burning up in the atmosphere.

This object appears in five photographs spanning about eight minutes (NOTE: this is a correction, in my video I state it’s about eight seconds, my apology for this error). What is interesting is that this doesn’t appear to be an object that is blurred due to exposure time as the stars in the background are not blurred, it appears to be a solid, long, narrow object.

Navigation Camera (Navcam) Specifications:
The Navcams have f/12 cameras with a 14.67 mm focal length. The Navcam optics are f-theta fisheye lenses with 45 degree x 45 degree horizontal/vertical field of view and a 67 degree diagonal field of view. They have an angular resolution at the center of the picture of 0.82 milliradians/ pixel. The field depth of the Navcams ranges from 0.5 m to infinity. The nominal exposure time for a noontime image on Mars is approximately 0.25 seconds. This time is 50 times the frame transfer time of 5.1 ms. This ensures that the image signal is significantly than the image smear acquired during the frame transfer. The spectral range of the Navcams is 600-800 nm.

Reference:
https://an.rsl.wustl.edu/help/Content/About%20the%20mission/MSL/Instruments/MSL%20Navcam.htm#:~:text=They%20have%20an%20angular%20resolution,transfer%20time%20of%205.1%20ms

Why are there so many aerial phenomena photographed by the rovers, could these be drones/craft monitoring the rovers on Mars?

As always, until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these anomalies might be.

The sequence of photographs:

One frame:

A closer look at the anomaly:

Zoomed-in view, four times original size (click for larger image) — Zoomed-in view, four times original size

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO:
ROVER CURIOSITY | Photographs Cigar-Shaped Object Passing Overhead (Sol 613):

ORIGINAL NASA SOURCE:
Sequence:
https://mars.nasa.gov/msl/multimedia/raw-images/?order=sol+desc%2Cinstrument_sort+asc%2Csample_type_sort+asc%2C+date_taken+desc&per_page=50&page=2&mission=msl&begin_sol=613&end_sol=613

One frame:
https://mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/158911/?site=msl

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should my work and research material be used, include the reference to the source:

“Jean Ward, Independent Mars Researcher: https://www.youtube.com/jeanward”

My work and research is public domain and free but I do ask that I’m credited when my work is used.

Your support is very highly appreciated.

https://www.paypal.me/JeanWardYouTube

In cases where I say an anomaly looks like something I’m attempting to clarify what I see and not specifically that the anomaly is what I say it looks like.

My intention is only to share anomalies I’ve discovered on Mars and not to convince anyone that there is or was a civilization on Mars.

As Will Farrar from WhatsUpInTheSky says: “I see what I see, you see what you see.”