"Mysteries of Mars"
Mysteries of Mars For centuries, human beings have looked up at the night sky and wondered about the glowing red planet known as Mars. Among all the planets in our solar system, Mars has fascinated scientists, writers, and dreamers more than any other. Its reddish color, visible even to the naked eye, gave it the nickname “The Red Planet.” But behind that red glow lies a world full of secrets — a planet that might once have been much like Earth, and perhaps could be again. 1. The Planet of Fire and Dust Mars earned its name from the ancient Roman god of war because of its fiery appearance. When seen through a telescope, it looks like a dusty orange world with dark patches and bright white caps at the poles. These bright spots are made of frozen carbon dioxide and water ice, showing that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. However, the surface of Mars is not calm or peaceful. It is covered in dust and sand that can form enormous storms. Sometimes, these dust storms grow so la...