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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. The surface of Mars is orange-red because it is covered in iron(III) oxide dust, giving it the nickname "the Red Planet". Mars is among the brightest objects in Earth's sky, and its high-contrast albedo features have made it a common subject for telescope viewing. It is classified as a terrestrial planet and is the second smallest of the Solar System's planets with a diameter of 6,779 km (4,212 mi). In terms of orbital motion, a Martian solar day (sol) is equal to 24.5 hours, and a Martian solar year is equal to 1.88 Earth years. Mars has two natural satellites that are small and irregular in shape: Phobos and Deimos.

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NASA Discovers Mysterious Martian 'Hole' That Could Shelter Future Astronauts NASA Discovers Mysterious , Martian 'Hole' That Could , Shelter Future Astronauts. 'LiveScience' reports that scientists have discovered a mysterious pit on the side of an ancient volcano on.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on June 19, 2024

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Discovery of molten layer covering Mars may explain why Martians don't exist A liquid silicate "blanket" wrapped around the core of Mars gives us new clues about the planet's history and why it is devoid of life, researchers have said. Sky News - Published on October 25, 2023
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