2007-07-12 23:15:41 · 13 answers · asked by erwin d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
its surface appears to be red through telescopes.
2007-07-12 23:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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why planet mars called a red planet?
2015-08-16 20:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mars is named for the Roman god of war and is sometimes called the red planet because it appears fiery red in Earth’s night sky.
2007-07-13 03:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because of the red surface on it. It appears more red at further distances. Scientists believe it is the only other planet in our solar system capable of supporting life without major difficulties. They have found mico organisms there also.
2007-07-12 23:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Big willy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because visually from the Earth it's red.
The soil seems to a deep orange, like some Earth beach sand is a deep orange or tan. I suppose refraction through the Mars and Earth atomosphere also helps make this color.
2007-07-13 03:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is red and a planet.
2016-03-14 01:33:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The surface of Mars is covered with red dust.
2007-07-12 23:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by NJGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the surface of Mars is covered with deep red rich iron/rust and iron deposits which gives it, and its atmosphere a red color.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars
2007-07-12 23:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by Kane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Color of rocks on mars is RED.
2007-07-12 23:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by Eng. Shah G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the iron is what makes the planet appear red but how it got the name the red planet was from the egyptians they called it the "red one"
2007-07-12 23:23:58 · answer #10 · answered by badb1tch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋