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The [[:category:climate|climate]] of Mars is Earth-like with seasons. [[environmental conditions|Temperature]]s vary from -140 celsius to +20. The [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] pressure is 1% of Earth's atmosphere. | The [[:category:climate|climate]] of Mars is Earth-like with seasons. [[environmental conditions|Temperature]]s vary from -140 celsius to +20. The [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] pressure is 1% of Earth's atmosphere. | ||
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Revision as of 17:55, 3 December 2012
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun orbiting at a distance of 249,228,730km at aphelion and 206,644,545km at perihelion. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun (after Mercury, Venus and Earth), is the center of interest of the Marspedia project. Of all planets of our solar system, except Earth, it is considered the most habitable place. This makes it the focus for future manned colonization and settlement planning.
Physical characteristics
Mars has gravity 1/3 of Earth's. It is the fourth planet from the Sun.
Climate
The climate of Mars is Earth-like with seasons. Temperatures vary from -140 celsius to +20. The atmospheric pressure is 1% of Earth's atmosphere.
I forgot the name of it, too, but that Age did sound wnroedful! And if you loved the Book of Atrus, the Book of Ti'ana won't disappoint you, I promise. It goes back even further than the Book of Atrus did and is just as fantastic and epic.Makes me want to re-read the books. I will after I finish my stack of library books
Popular sites on the surface
The Martian canals and the white polar regions are known for a long time, for they can be seen with small telescopes from Earth's view point. The Face has been one of the most mystic geological sites until detailed 3D data revealed its rather unspectacular shape.
Exploration of Mars
Since the first man-made lander Mars 3 performed successfully a soft touchdown to the Martian surface, several probes and soft landers have explored Mars, including the MER rovers, the Phoenix lander and MRO satellite. Eventual goal of manned mission to Mars is planned by several space agencies of the world.
