Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Really Red?

Illustration of people in ancient Egyptian dress pointing over pyramids into the night sky. Caption: Even the ancient Egyptians called Mars "The Red One."

Mars definitely has a reddish tint, and even the ancient Egyptians called Mars “The Red One.” Where does the redness come from? The rocks on Mars are full of iron, and the dust from those rocks swirls around the atmosphere, which makes the planet appear red. Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.

(Source: DCMP)

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