Mars is easily identifiable in the night sky by its prominent red hue. Thanks to the fleet of spacecraft that have studied the planet over the last decades, we know that this red color is due to ...
The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been considered for hundreds if not for thousands of years,” Adam Valantinas, ...
Following the 7-planet alignment, Mars will be visible in the sky in March. Here's everything you need to know about this ...
Mars has shone red in the night sky for as long as humans have gazed ... The new explanation for the reddish color – the rusty-colored dust known as ferrihydrite – also will help our ...
A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is ...
A groundbreaking study, financed in part by NASA, reveals the mystery behind Mars' iconic red color, linking it to the presence of water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite, suggesting a cooler, wetter, ...
"If the moon and a planet are near Castor and Pollux you have an impressive show." From our earthly perspective, the moon and Mars will appear closest to each other at around 8 p.
While much of what you've been hearing about a "Planetary Parade," is pure hype, you still do have reason to look into the ...
In this video, delicate red-and-green-tinted clouds are seen drifting through the Martian sky in striking patterns that look similar to the ones Earth clouds make. Studying how and where on Mars ...
Want to see the stars of Gemini or Mars up close in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects. For a more in ...