Solar System Exploration – Mars

Our next stopping place in the solar system is Mars. Mars is named after the RomanĀ God of War, it's also called the Red planet after it's distinct red colour, which can be made out - even to the naked eye! It's a terrestrial planet with some similarities to Earth, for example it's relatively temperate, liquid … Continue reading Solar System Exploration – Mars

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Phobos Photobombs Hubble Mars Shots

The sharp eye of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured the tiny moon Phobos during its orbital trek around Mars. Because the moon is so small, it appears star-like in the Hubble pictures. Over the course of 22 minutes, Hubble took 13 separate exposures, allowing astronomers to create a time-lapse video showing the diminutive moon's … Continue reading Phobos Photobombs Hubble Mars Shots