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Where Mars got its name from

Mars is clearly visible from Earth with the naked eye. Scientists in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome observed it in the sky. Because of its blood-red color they named it after the Roman god of war Mars. 

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Compare the sizes of Mars and Earth. Do you think all people will be able to live on Mars.

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the seventh largest planet in the solar system.

 Along with Mercury, Venus and Earth it belongs to the family of terrestrial planets.

 The axis of Mars is tilted at 25°. Because of this, the seasons change on Mars. 

A day on Mars lasts approximately 24 hours 39 minutes 35 seconds its name is sol. A year is 687 Earth days.