Ice on Mars

March 17, 2007
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This radar map shows the thickness of the south polar layered deposits of Mars (purple represents the thinnest areas and red the thickest). The dark circle is the area poleward of 87 degrees south latitude, where MARSIS can’t collect radar data.

Pasadena, Calif. – New measurements of Mars’ south polar region indicate extensive frozen water. The polar region contains enough …

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Mars – the Red Planet

November 19, 2004
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Mars is the fourth 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 named by the Greeks as Ares but the name that’s come down to us was given by the Romans in honour …

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