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ET visits Mars first: what would it need to monitor for the best chance of finding either rover?

I’m guessing the chances of them finding our probes might be astronomical. But if there are objective reasons for finding the areas of “scientific interest” that we’ve chosen to explore, that would bring them closer to the same general region of the planet. What sorts of observations would they need to make to uncover our by-then ancient probes? Would simple metal detection work? Density scans of the dunes that show something the density of hardened rubber (tires)? What would be the easiest way for them to detect such a thing?

I guess a secondary question might be that if there -is- a practical answer, might that be something -we- would want to consider watching for, so long as it doesn’t take too much time, energy or effort away from more likely studies?

ET visits Mars first: what would it need to monitor for the best chance of finding either rover?

I’m guessing the chances of them finding our probes might be astronomical. But if there are objective reasons for finding the areas of “scientific interest” that we’ve chosen to explore, that would bring them closer to the same general region of the planet. What sorts of observations would they need to make to uncover our by-then ancient probes? Would simple metal detection work? Density scans of the dunes that show something the density of hardened rubber (tires)? What would be the easiest way for them to detect such a thing?

I guess a secondary question might be that if there -is- a practical answer, might that be something -we- would want to consider watching for, so long as it doesn’t take too much time, energy or effort away from more likely studies?

Metal Detecting: “The Halfpenny Trail” Coin Hunt: Garrett GTI-2500: Land Rover Defender

Part 4 of metal detecting an 1890s house site in Queensland, Australia. More old coins and a silver commemorative medal found in a three-hour hunt. Bonus footage of the recommissioning of the old tea kettle. Continues from Part 3: “On Her Majesty’s Silver Service”.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Metal Detecting: “A Royal Flush” Coin Hunt: Garrett GTI-2500: Land Rover Defender

Part 2 of metal detecting an 1890s house site in Queensland, Australia. More domestic relics and some lovely old coins forming “A Royal Flush”.

Coin Hunting Australia: Mt Mulligan: GTI 2500: Land Rover Defender

A trip to Mt Mulligan in North Queensland, Australia. Metal detecting, coin and relic hunting with a Garrett GTI-2500 metal detector. Getting out and about in a Land Rover Defender.
Video Rating: 5 / 5