Ep. 690: Climate on Mars - From Ice Caps to Dust Storms
Astronomy Cast
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The Misconception of Canals on Mars
This chapter explores the misconception of canals on Mars, discussing early astronomers' observations, Percival Lowell's beliefs, and how spacecraft missions disproved the existence of canals, revealing Mars' cold and dry nature. It also highlights the contributions of Jesuit monks in early observations of Mars using telescopes.
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