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Space

Cloud atlas of Mars reveals an atmosphere unlike our own

Using images captured by the European Space Agency's Mars Express
spacecraft, researchers have created a cloud atlas of Mars, to better
understand the climate of the Red Planet

By Alex Wilkins

10 September 2024

      

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Elongated dust clouds aren't found on Earth

ESA/DLR/FU Berlin/A. Cowart

The most complete catalogue of clouds found on Mars has revealed the
planet's dazzling array of atmospheric phenomena, including some
unlike any seen on Earth.

Mars's atmosphere is thin and made up of primarily carbon dioxide.
When condensed by cool temperatures and mixed together with dust and
water vapour, it can create striking cloud patterns.

 

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Mysterious patch on Mars appears to be enormous lump of ice

To better understand these patterns and their impact on Mars's
climate, Daniela Tirsch at the German Aerospace Center...

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