Mars, known as the Red Planet in our solar system, stands out with its bright red hue that comes from iron oxide dust present in its regolith (loose dirt and rock covering the planet’s surface). Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and roughly half as large as Earth. It orbits it with an…
Mars, as a fiery planet, brings out an aggressive and volatile side. Its energy often manifests itself through weapons, hunters and gunners; political disputes; restlessness within statehood; violence such as rape, loot, bloodshed or arson are also brought about by Mars’ influence. Influencing mainly the 2nd, 6th or 10th houses of your horoscope, it helps…
Many people are fascinated with the idea that there could be life on Mars. It is one of the most important questions in science. Over the years, scientists have studied various aspects of the planet, including its terrain. Observations have revealed that Mars has a diverse landscape, including canyons, volcanoes and craters. What is Mars?…
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…
Mars is one of the most popular planets in science fiction and has inspired generations of writers. It is also the only planet on which scientists have ground-based rovers and landers that transmit data. Despite its thin atmosphere, which is less than 1% that of Earth, liquid water appears to have existed on the surface…
Mars is one of the most fascinating planets in our solar system. It is a close companion of Earth with a similar atmosphere, weather patterns and polar ice caps. Throughout history it has been observed, studied and featured in culture and the arts. From astronomers to writers, and radio broadcasters, it has captured our imaginations….
Mars is a dynamic planet that undergoes well-defined seasons, similar to those on Earth. The first accurate telescopic observations of the disk of the planet were made by the Italian astronomer Galileo in 1610. It wasn’t until robotic spacecraft began observing Mars in the 1960s that scientists began to learn more about it. What is…
Mars is a planet with a thin atmosphere, made up of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. It also has a large polar ice cap. If the ice caps were to melt, they could cover most of Mars’s surface. This would give it an appearance similar to Earth, but much smaller. It is a rocky planet Mars,…
