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- Discovered in ancient times
- First observed through a telescope by Galileo in 1610
- Earth has launched 38 missions to explore MarsNPR: Past Blasts to Mars (May 22, 2008)
- Most recent mission: NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander
- Radius: 3,397 kilometers (53% of Earth's radius)
- Circumference: 21,344 kilometers
- Surface area: 144.1 million square kilometers (28% of Earth's)
- Mass: 6.4185x1023 kilograms (11% of Earth's)
- Average distance from the Sun: 227.9 million kilometers
- 2 moons: Phobos and DeimosNASA: Mars - Facts & Figures
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Argon
- : 0.13%
- Carbon Monoxide
- Trace amounts of Water, Nitrogen Oxide, Neon, Hydrogen-Deuterium Oxygen, Krypton, Xenon
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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and is the seventh largest planet in the Solar System. Although its size and atmosphere are very different, many of its geographical features are similar to Earth's. In January 2009, scientists reported finding large amounts of methane gas located over the northern polar region in the summer months. Many believe this finding could indicate micro organisms alive on Mars.Fox News: Coulds of Methane May Mean Life... (January 15, 2009)
In June 2009, a group of researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder found evidence of the existence of a "deep, ancient lake" on Mars. The lake was estimated to be 80 square miles, up to 1,500 feet deep and to have existed approximately three billion years ago.Space.com: Evidence Found for Ancient Mars Lake (June 17, 2009) According to discovery.com, August27 is becoming Mars Hoax Day.
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Methane
The scientific discovery of methane in the Martian atmosphere led many scientists to believe that life exists on Mars. Methane is normally the bi-product of organic life, although it may be created through geological processes. However, it breaks down quickly in sunlight and since Mars' volcanoes have been dormant for thousands of years, scientists believe micro organisms could be responsible for the methane emissions.Fox News: Coulds of Methane May Mean Life... (January 15, 2009)Family Resemblance
Photos sent by the Mars Phoenix Lander and other past missions have revealed that the geography of Mars is similar to Earth's. Many features resemble riverbeds, gullies, and flood plains.NASA-JPL: Mars - Follow the Water...-
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Mars on Amazon
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Life on Mars: The Complete Series - $39.99
From the studio that brought you Lost, comes the groundbreaking series that captured the imaginations of fans from coast to coast. With an irresistible soundtrack and one of the mo...Amazon
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Life On Mars: Series 1 (U.K.) - $59.99
The time-warping detective series seen on BBC America Dreaming, delusional, or displaced in time? Police detective Sam Tyler (John Simm, State of Play</...Amazon
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Red Mars (Mars Trilogy) - $7.99
In his most ambitious project to date, award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson utilizes years of research and cutting-edge science in the first of three novels that will chronicl...Amazon
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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex - $13.95
Once upon a time Martians and Venusians met, fell in love, and had happy relationships together because they respected and accepted their differences. Then they came to Earth and a...Amazon
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Mars Questions
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Should we put a man on Mars? Why or why not? 11 AnswersHi, A man on Mars like @buddawiggi said would be a large moment in history - just like when man landed on the Moon. Landing on Mars would also be a step forward... read more -
Why August 27 is called Mars Hoax Day? 3 AnswersIt’s an annual event for emailers and bloggers. Each year, will be bombarded by forwarded emails and messages with titles that scream “Mars will look as large ... read more -
How many moons does Mars have? 1 AnswerOur red neighbor Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos. They are very small - Phobos is 22 km and Deimos is 12.6 km in diameter and they are believed to ... read more -
Does Mars have an active volcano? 2 Answershttp://www.solarviews.com/raw/mars/olympus.jpg Olympic Mons volcano. No it does not (barely). Current volcanoes in Mars are dormant extinct volcanoes. Olympic ... read more
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Mars Related Products
- Amazon.com: Mars Merchandise
- Google Product Search: Mars
- SciFan: Mars in Science Fiction Bibliography
- Amazon.com: Postcards from Mars: The First Photographer on the Red Planet
- Amazon.com: Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet
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Check out 30 Seconds To Mars THIS IS WAR out now!!!!!
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Do you remember the time i knew a girl from Mars? I don't know if you knew that.
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This should give you a boost: Sun approaching trine w/Mars! In fire signs no less. Energy & confidence are strong. Take initiative & act!
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@MalibuMara it will be ok Mars ok?
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"Ziggy played guitar, jammin' good with Weird and Gilly. The spiders from Mars, he played it left hand." #DavidBowie UFP http://ufp.me/db
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