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Mars: The Red Planet's Secrets and Surprising Facts

Mars, named after the Greek god of war, stands as the second smallest planet in our solar system with a diameter of 6,794 km—about half the size of Earth. Temperatures on Mars range from -125°F to 23°F, averaging around -218K (-55°C, -67°F). It has two moons, Phobos and Deimos, and completes a day in 24 hours, 39 minutes, and 35 seconds, with a year lasting approximately 686.971 Earth days. Mars was first visited by Mariner 4 in 1965, revealing its rocky surface and making it a fascinating object of study in space exploration.

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Mars: The Red Planet's Secrets and Surprising Facts

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  1. mars By: Kwhentin T. McCloud

  2. Description • temperature: -125 to 23 degrees Fahrenheit • Average: -218k(-55c,-67f) • Made of: rock • Moons: phobos and deimos • Day: 24 hrs., 39 mins, 35 sec • Year: 686.971 earth days

  3. Distance • Planet • How far away from the sun: km=227,940,000 AU=1.52

  4. Size • Diameter in kilometers: 6,794 km • Compare to other planets: about half the size of earth

  5. Interesting facts • Named after the Greek god of war, Ares • Mars is the second smallest planet in the solar system • First space craft to visit mars was the mariner 4in 1965

  6. Sources • Nineplanets.org • The solar system posters • Fossweb book

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