April 14, 1998: Mars Images - Richard C. Hoagland & Dr. Tom Van Flandern
The Art Bell Archive · Arthur William Bell III
February 26, 20242h 44m
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Show Notes
Art Bell opens with a personal tribute to his late cousin Frederick Lenz before turning to a historic night of Mars analysis with Richard C. Hoagland and astronomer Dr. Tom Van Flandern. The discussion centers on Dr. Mark Carlotto's new enhancement of the Mars Global Surveyor face image, which corrects for the low viewing angle and reveals previously hidden facial details including an eyebrow ridge, nostrils, a pupil in the eye socket, and a distinctive mouth curl.
Dr. Van Flandern presents his statistical analysis, concluding that the odds of these features appearing by chance in their correct size, shape, and orientation are approximately one in a billion. He declares this the strongest conclusion of his 35-year career. Hoagland adds that fractal analysis reveals complex rectilinear substructures on the mesa, suggesting an architectural origin rather than natural erosion.
The program also covers the just-received second Cydonia imaging pass over the area known as the city. Geologist Ron Nix joins to confirm geometric patterns inconsistent with natural processes. Hoagland identifies what he calls an obviously technological object amid the ruins and notes that President Clinton's visit to NASA that same day may signal a move toward disclosure.
Dr. Van Flandern presents his statistical analysis, concluding that the odds of these features appearing by chance in their correct size, shape, and orientation are approximately one in a billion. He declares this the strongest conclusion of his 35-year career. Hoagland adds that fractal analysis reveals complex rectilinear substructures on the mesa, suggesting an architectural origin rather than natural erosion.
The program also covers the just-received second Cydonia imaging pass over the area known as the city. Geologist Ron Nix joins to confirm geometric patterns inconsistent with natural processes. Hoagland identifies what he calls an obviously technological object amid the ruins and notes that President Clinton's visit to NASA that same day may signal a move toward disclosure.