Why did the Romans called this planet Mars?
After their God of War
Which mountain is the tallest in our solar system?
Olympus Mons
What are the planets in our Solar System in the order from the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
What is the diameter of Mars?
4,220 miles
Just like Earth, Mars has?
Seasons and an atmosphere
Who discovered that planets moved in an elliptical orbit?
Johannes Kepler
Is there life on Mars?
We still don't know.
How much would a person who weighs 100 pounds on Earth weigh on Mars?
About 38 pounds
What are the Moons on Mars called?
Phobos and Deimos
Who was the first person to use the astronomical telescope to study Mars?
Galileo Galilei
What is the temperature like on Mars compared to Earth?
Mars is too cold.
Which spacecraft went to Mars in 1997?
Sojourner
Which astronomer figured out that the planets moved around the Sun?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Which spacecraft took photos of Mars that showed canyons and dry riverbeds.
Mariner 9
What is another name for Mars?
The Red Planet