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Exploring Mars: From Canali to Moons and the Quest for Life

Learn about the fascinating features of Mars, from its canalis (water channels) to the giant Tharsis volcanoes and the unique characteristics of its two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Early Earth-based observations revealed the potential for ancient water flow, while the Viking and Pathfinder missions provided critical insights into the Martian surface. Despite its barren appearance, researchers are investigating the possibility of microbial life, spurred by controversial discoveries from meteorite samples. Join us on a journey through the wonders of the Red Planet!

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Exploring Mars: From Canali to Moons and the Quest for Life

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  1. Valles Marinaris

  2. Valles Marineris

  3. Mars • Early Earth-based observations showed canali on the surface of Mars. • Canali means “water channel”.

  4. Same as last slide

  5. Sinuous Channels

  6. Sinuous valleyEvidence of water flow on Mars!

  7. Mars Topography

  8. Cratered Terrain

  9. The Tharsis Volcanoes

  10. Mars

  11. Face on Mars?

  12. Another Face on Mars?

  13. Mars • Has two moons: Phobos and Deimos methane ice caps and CO2

  14. Mars • Two tiny moons, orbit close to Mars' surface. • These are probably asteroids captured by Mars early in its history.

  15. Two Moons!Look like captured asteroids.

  16. Moons of Mars Phobos Deimos

  17. Phobos

  18. Deimos

  19. Mars • The Viking landers sent back close of views of a barren Martian surface.

  20. 1st Photo ever from Mars(1976 Viking Lander)

  21. Viking

  22. Viking

  23. Mars Pathfinder

  24. Mars Pathfinder

  25. Famous Martian Rock

  26. Mars • Mars has neither civilization nor fields of plants, but microbial life forms still seem possible.

  27. December of 1999

  28. Life on Mars? • In 1996, a team of U.S. scientists said they had discovered evidence of ancient, single-cell life on Mars… • ...in remains from a meteorite that plunged to Earth 13,000 years ago.

  29. Layer of rust dust Huge sand storms very little atmosphere Visited by Viking and Pathfinder missions

  30. Life?

  31. Martian Sunset

  32. Martian Sunset from Pathfinder

  33. Terrestrial Planet Atmospheres Major Component Clouds? Planet Mercury None None Sulfuric Acid Venus CO2 H2O Earth N2 Mars CO2 Ice (H2O and CO2)

  34. End of inner planet Section.

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