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David Joffe, Associate Professor of Physics, Kennesaw State University

Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes

Siccar Point, photographed by the Curiosity rover, is near Mars' Gale Crater. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS; Processing & License: Kevin M. Gill

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].


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