Mars

(proper noun)

The fourth planet in the solar system. Symbol: ♂

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Examples of Mars in the following topics:

  • Mars and a Biosphere

    • Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System.
    • Mars has volcanoes, valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps similar to Earth.
    • Additionally, Mars rotates similarly to Earth and has a tilt that produces seasons.
    • Mars was first observed at close proximity in 1965 by the Mariner 4.
    • The planet is currently host to five functioning spacecraft: three in orbit—the Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter; and two on the surface—Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity and the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity.

  • Terraforming Mars

    • Terraforming Mars is the hypothetical idea that Mars could be altered in such a way to sustain human and terrestrial life forms.
    • The phrase "terraforming Mars" refers to the idea that the planet Mars could be altered in a way so that it could sustain human and terrestrial life .
    • At this point, terraforming Mars is still a hypothetical idea.
    • There are three major changes necessary for Mars to be suitable for life.
    • Second, Mars would need to be kept warm.

  • Martian Biosignatures

    • A biosignature, a substance that provides scientific evidence of past or present life, is present in the form of fog on the planet Mars.
    • This mixture of gases has also been observed in the atmosphere of the planet Mars.
    • Scientists feel it is necessary to explore their hypotheses, so in the 1970s there were two American probes called Viking I and II that were sent to Mars to explore for life.
    • The probes took images of the planet while in orbit and also while actually on the surface of Mars.
    • There are plans for future missions to Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory and ExoMars, which will not only search for biosignatures but try to detect habitable environments as well.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    • Mick Mars, the lead guitarist for Motley Crue, suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, with which he was diagnosed when he was 17.
    • Due to AS, Mars had to have a hip replacement when he was 53.

  • References

    • Retrieved Mar 30, 2004, from http://www.ucs.ch/service/download/docs/articleexplearning.pdf

  • Etruscan Bronze Sculpture

    • The so-called Mars of Todi (late fifth-early fourth century BCE) is a nearly life-size bronze warrior produced as a votive offering, possibly to Laran, the Etrucscan god of war.
    • Unlike the Ombra della sera, the Mars of Todi is very naturalistic, complete with a dynamic contrapposto pose and inlaid eyes.

  • Defining Kinematics

    • Interesting questions about motion can arise: how long will it take for a space probe to travel to Mars?

  • Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette's Attempts to Escape

    • A crowd of 50,000 people gathered at the Champ de Mars on July 17 to sign the petition, with about 6,000 having signed it.
    • However, earlier that day two suspicious people had been found hiding at the Champ de Mars and were hanged by those who found them.
    • After firing unsuccessful warning shots, the National Guard opened fire directly on the crowd - an event known as the Champ de Mars Massacre.

  • The New Era

    • ., fueled by electricity and oil but marred by controversies.

  • Etruscan Religion

    • The Mars of Todi, a life-sized Etruscan bronze sculpture of a soldier making a votive offering, most likely to Laran, the Etruscan god of war, late fifth to early fourth century BCE.