2007-04-26 12:56:26 · 4 answers · asked by shawnseddy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is commonly referred to as the Red Planet. The rocks, soil and sky have a red or pink hue. The distinct red color was observed by stargazers throughout history. It was given its name by the Romans in honor of their god of war.
2007-04-26 13:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by cats4me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mars was once thought to be inhabited because the writings of an Italian astronomer were mistranslated! He had a very good telescope for the time and reported that he saw 'canales' which means 'grooves' but Americans read 'canals' which implies a building project, presumably undertaken by intelligent, industrious Martians. "Martian fever" swept the U.S. and inspired Edgar Rice Burroughs to write an excellent science fiction series called "John Carter: Warlord of Mars" and also for Ray Bradbury to write "The Martian Chronicles". I highly recommend both of these literary masterpieces.
2007-04-26 13:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mars has the biggest mountain in the Solar System (Olympus Mons).
2007-04-26 13:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah =] 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, but only one. Mars can be seen with the naked eye.
Now I'm going to bed.
2007-04-26 13:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by itsmyitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋