Mars

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The planet Mars (Greek: Ares)
Astronomical symbol of Mars

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun orbiting at a distance of 249,228,730km at aphelion and 206,644,545km at perihelion. Mars is the center of interest of the Marspedia project.

[edit] Characteristics

Mars has gravity 1/3 of Earth's. Surface temperatures vary from -140oC to +20oC. The atmospheric pressure is 1% of Earth's atmosphere.

[edit] Satellites

Mars has two natural satellites: Phobos and Deimos.

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