Mars has been a mysterious planet to astronomers for centuries. It’s always been thought to be moonless but in 1877 astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two natural satellites called Deimos and Phobos. These were the first observations of a planet outside our solar system. Over time, more and more discoveries have helped to change our understanding…
If you’re a fan of Mars chocolate bars, then you’ll no doubt be sad to learn that they’ve gone the way of the dodo. However, you’ll be relieved to know that you can still find some Mars-themed products on sale. For example, we’ve been able to buy Mars Bars in Australia and there is also…
Mars is one of Earth’s closest neighbours. Its enigmatic landscape has been explored by numerous missions for years. It has a reddish colour because of fine dust that clings to frozen carbon dioxide in its atmosphere. This rusty haze gives Mars its characteristic appearance. 1. The Northern Polar Region One of the most enigmatic regions…
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Planet viewing is one of the most exciting aspects of astronomy. It’s easy to do in any location regardless of light pollution, and with the right telescope you can see the dazzling detail that planets, moons, and stars offer. The best telescopes for planet viewing will have a long focal length and a high focal…
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, and it’s also known as the Red Planet because of its blood-red appearance. It’s been a target for space exploration since hundreds of years. Its thin atmosphere is mostly made of carbon dioxide, argon, and nitrogen, with a small amount of oxygen and water vapor. Its surface…
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, orbiting at a distance of 228 million km (142 million miles) or 1.5 AU. It is known as the “Red Planet” because it has a reddish surface due to oxidization of iron oxide in the rocks, regolith and dust. It has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos….
Mars is a planet that’s been attracting a lot of attention lately. The Red Planet has been home to many robotic spacecraft, including NASA’s Opportunity and Spirit rovers. Those rovers found signs that water once flowed on the Martian surface. Scientists are still trying to determine if that means there was life on the Red…
Mars is one of the most interesting planets in our solar system. Throughout history, it has captivated scientists from around the world with its incredible features. Some of the most striking features include a huge volcano, the deepest gorge in the solar system and two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. Water A swathe of Mars…
