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© Jean Ward/NasaReflective Martian disk appears embedded in the Martian surface, top edge reflecting light, bottom edge mirroring the surrounding terrain.
A recent analysis of a photograph captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revealed intriguing anomaly on the Martian surface.

The image, labeled F02_036488_2211_XI_41N335W, was taken on May 9, 2014, and depicts a monitoring site in North Arabia Terra, a region east of Deuteronilus Colles. The anomaly was discovered by imaging specialist Jean Ward.

The object, described as a massive reflective disc, measures approximately 240 meters (787 feet) in diameter — comparable to two or three football fields.

The second anomaly, located nearby, resembles a large ring measuring roughly 120 meters in diameter.

While the nature of these objects remains unknown, theories range from natural formations, such as pools of frozen water ice, to more speculative possibilities like artificial structures or spacecraft.
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© Jean Ward/NASAThe second anomaly resembles a large ring measuring approximately 120 metres in diameter.

Jean Ward, an information technology specialist at Telkom, South Africa's leading telecommunications company, made the discovery on February 23, 2025. Ward, who holds academic degrees in telecommunications and electronic commerce, is known for his independent research into Mars anomalies.

After identifying the reflective disc in the MRO image, he shared his findings on his YouTube channel, prompting others to investigate. However, when attempting to locate the disc using Google Earth Pro, the area appeared blurred.

Ward emphasized that without closer examination, the true nature of the anomalies remains speculative. "Until we get to see these anomalies up close and personal, I can only speculate as to what these objects might be," he stated.