Fourth rock from the sun

Named after the Roman God of war, Mars is also called the Red Planet because of the presence of iron oxide on it's surface, which colours it reddish.

  • Named after the Roman God of war, Mars is also called the Red Planet because of the presence of iron oxide on its surface, which makes it reddish in colour. <br><br> Photo credit: NASA
    Named after the Roman God of war, Mars is also called the Red Planet because of the presence of iron oxide on its surface, which makes it reddish in colour.

    Photo credit: NASA
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  • Mars has two known moons called Phobos and Deimos, which could be captured asteroids.<BR><BR>Photo credit: NASA
    Mars has two known moons called Phobos and Deimos, which could be captured asteroids.

    Photo credit: NASA
  • Pictured here, one of Mars' two polar ice caps. <BR><BR>Photo credit: NASA
    Pictured here, one of Mars' two polar ice caps.

    Photo credit: NASA
  • The surface of Mars is pitted with craters, many of which are named after scientists and those who have contributed to the study of mars. Other are named after towns and villages on Earth. <BR><BR>Photo credit: NASA
    The surface of Mars is pitted with craters, many of which are named after scientists and those who have contributed to the study of mars. Other are named after towns and villages on Earth.

    Photo credit: NASA
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