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Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes
Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes Mars’ reddish hue comes from iron oxide in rocks and dust covering its surface, not just blood as ancient cultures believed. The planet’s color can vary depending on the location, with most of Mars appearing rusty […]
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Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet
Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet Camille Flammarion was a 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine life on Mars, making him one of the first scientists to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life. In his book “The Planet Mars” (1892), Flammarion created […]
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Sols 4518-4519: Thumbs up from Mars
Sols 4518-4519: Thumbs up from Mars The Curiosity rover on Mars has made another exciting discovery, detecting the mineral siderite in three drill holes, which allowed scientists to piece together the carbon cycle of Mars. Today’s workspace looks intriguing with its fine layers and weathering patterns, but the team had to keep the arm stowed […]
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Perseverance Rover Witnesses One Martian Dust Devil Eating Another
Perseverance Rover Witnesses One Martian Dust Devil Eating Another 5 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) A Martian dust devil can be seen consuming its smaller friend in this short video made of images taken at the rim of Jezero Crater by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover on Jan. 25, 2025. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI […]
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Why is Mars red? The mystery may finally be solved
Why is Mars red? The mystery may finally be solved Scientists may finally have the answer to the question of why Mars is red. Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One reason is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun its best-known nickname—the “Red Planet.” But what […]
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