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Now WHY was THIS penny used to calibrate the camera on the Curiosity ???
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 13150990:MV8yMTI1NzI5XzM1OTE0ODU4XzlDQTYyNDg5] They used the 1909 penny, and positioned it on the unit in such a way that an alien race that has some semblance of familiarity with our planet, might think this was a very old device. Perhaps having something to do with research treaties with nearby alien races. The dot-gov wanted to give it a 'backdated' appearance. [/quote]
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I just now found this image while checking out some Curiosity images from mars.
They used a 1909 penny.
Don't you find this a bit odd?
I find it odd enough to ask here.
Check it out here
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It appears from the description that this coin IS now on Mars.
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