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New Atlas of Martian Clouds Reveals A Diverse Atmosphere
Despite its thin atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide, Mars can produce striking cloud formations when conditions are right,
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Asteroid That Triggered Dinosaur Extinction Was a Carbon-Rich C-Type Space Rock, Study Finds
Recent research has provided new insights into the asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction event that led to the end of the dinosaurs. Scientists have now identified this impactor as a carbon-rich "C-type" asteroid, a type of space rock that likely originated in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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European Space Agency Shares Unseen Pics Of Mars' Towering Volcanoes, Planet's Largest Moon
The European Space Agency recently shared never-before-seen pictures of the volcanic region on Mars.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning View Of Drifting Clouds On Mars
NASA released an eerie view of the dark Mars sky, captured just before sunrise on March 18, 2023, the 738th Martian day of the mission.
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For The First Time, Curiosity Rover From NASA Discovers "Sun Rays" On Mars
NASA revealed photographs of a Martian sunset obtained by the Curiosity rover, calling it the first image of sun rays "so clearly viewed on Mars".
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ISRO Eyes December 2024 Launch Window For Its Venus Mission
After sending missions to the Moon and Mars, ISRO is now readying a spacecraft to orbit Venus to study what lies below the surface of the solar system's hottest planet, and also unravel the mysteries under the Sulfuric Acid clouds enveloping it.
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Image of Martian Clouds at Twilight
NASA's Curiosity Rover that touched down on Mars in 2021 continues to share stunning pictures of Mars. The latest of the Martian clouds was captured by the rover's navigation camera at the beginning of the Gale crater's cloudy season.
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Neymar Future Clouded, Paul Pogba Hands Manchester United Transfer Headache
Neymar's two years at the Parc des Princes have been marred by injury and controversy and he is currently again sidelined by an ankle problem while also dealing with rape allegations.
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NASA's Curiosity Sends 'Most Clearly Visible Images' Of Clouds Above Mars
NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has captured its most clearly visible images of wispy, early-season clouds on the red planet which resemble the Earth's ice-crystal cirrus clouds.
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Great Balls Of Fire! Prepare For Meteor 'Outburst'
Northern hemisphere sky-gazers are in for a special treat on Thursday night with a rare shooting star "outburst", which astronomers hope will not be marred by clouds and a bright Moon.
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Nasa's MAVEN Spacecraft Detects Mysterious Dust Cloud on Mars
"If the dust originates from the atmosphere, this suggests we are missing some fundamental process in the Martian atmosphere."
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Dust Cloud, Aurora Detected Around Mars
A NASA spacecraft circling Mars has detected a mysterious dust cloud and a vibrant aurora, both unexpected phenomena on Earth's neighboring planet, researchers said on Wednesday.
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'Cloud' Over Mars Leaves Scientists Baffled
The two strange cloud-like plumes were also seen previously on March 12, 2012 and April 6, 2012.
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'Cloud' over Mars Leaves Scientists Baffled
Amateur astronomers have spotted two strange, cloud-like plumes high over Mars, deepening the mystery of what constitutes the Red Planet's atmosphere, a study said today.
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Nasa Prepares for Close Encounter With Oort Cloud Comet Near Mars
Siding Spring will be the first comet from the Oort Cloud to be studied closely by spacecraft.
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New Atlas of Martian Clouds Reveals A Diverse Atmosphere
Despite its thin atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide, Mars can produce striking cloud formations when conditions are right,
-
Asteroid That Triggered Dinosaur Extinction Was a Carbon-Rich C-Type Space Rock, Study Finds
Recent research has provided new insights into the asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction event that led to the end of the dinosaurs. Scientists have now identified this impactor as a carbon-rich "C-type" asteroid, a type of space rock that likely originated in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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European Space Agency Shares Unseen Pics Of Mars' Towering Volcanoes, Planet's Largest Moon
The European Space Agency recently shared never-before-seen pictures of the volcanic region on Mars.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning View Of Drifting Clouds On Mars
NASA released an eerie view of the dark Mars sky, captured just before sunrise on March 18, 2023, the 738th Martian day of the mission.
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For The First Time, Curiosity Rover From NASA Discovers "Sun Rays" On Mars
NASA revealed photographs of a Martian sunset obtained by the Curiosity rover, calling it the first image of sun rays "so clearly viewed on Mars".
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ISRO Eyes December 2024 Launch Window For Its Venus Mission
After sending missions to the Moon and Mars, ISRO is now readying a spacecraft to orbit Venus to study what lies below the surface of the solar system's hottest planet, and also unravel the mysteries under the Sulfuric Acid clouds enveloping it.
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Image of Martian Clouds at Twilight
NASA's Curiosity Rover that touched down on Mars in 2021 continues to share stunning pictures of Mars. The latest of the Martian clouds was captured by the rover's navigation camera at the beginning of the Gale crater's cloudy season.
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Neymar Future Clouded, Paul Pogba Hands Manchester United Transfer Headache
Neymar's two years at the Parc des Princes have been marred by injury and controversy and he is currently again sidelined by an ankle problem while also dealing with rape allegations.
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NASA's Curiosity Sends 'Most Clearly Visible Images' Of Clouds Above Mars
NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has captured its most clearly visible images of wispy, early-season clouds on the red planet which resemble the Earth's ice-crystal cirrus clouds.
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Great Balls Of Fire! Prepare For Meteor 'Outburst'
Northern hemisphere sky-gazers are in for a special treat on Thursday night with a rare shooting star "outburst", which astronomers hope will not be marred by clouds and a bright Moon.
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Nasa's MAVEN Spacecraft Detects Mysterious Dust Cloud on Mars
"If the dust originates from the atmosphere, this suggests we are missing some fundamental process in the Martian atmosphere."
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Dust Cloud, Aurora Detected Around Mars
A NASA spacecraft circling Mars has detected a mysterious dust cloud and a vibrant aurora, both unexpected phenomena on Earth's neighboring planet, researchers said on Wednesday.
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'Cloud' Over Mars Leaves Scientists Baffled
The two strange cloud-like plumes were also seen previously on March 12, 2012 and April 6, 2012.
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'Cloud' over Mars Leaves Scientists Baffled
Amateur astronomers have spotted two strange, cloud-like plumes high over Mars, deepening the mystery of what constitutes the Red Planet's atmosphere, a study said today.
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Nasa Prepares for Close Encounter With Oort Cloud Comet Near Mars
Siding Spring will be the first comet from the Oort Cloud to be studied closely by spacecraft.
