Why Is Mars Red?

Martian dust is red because of rust — but the rust on Mars is not the same iron oxide mineral found on Earth. The post Why Is Mars Red? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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Why Is Mars Red?

Martian dust is red because of rust — but the rust on Mars is not the same iron oxide mineral found on Earth.

The post Why Is Mars Red? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.