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First direct evidence of lightning on Mars detected

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Jun 17, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (14) | 3

For the first time, direct evidence of lightning has been detected on Mars, say University of Michigan researchers who found signs of electrical discharges during dust storms on the Red Planet.

Mars Dust Devil Has Colorful Effect in Image Series

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Jul 14, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (2) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have combined a trio of shots taken seconds apart through different colored filters to create a special-effects portrait of a moving dust devil on Mars.

Texas A&M prof to predict weather on Mars

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 04, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Is there such a thing as "weather" on Mars? There are some doubts, considering the planet's atmosphere is only 1 percent as dense as that of the Earth. Mars, however, definitely has clouds, drastically low temperatures and ...

Phoenix Weathers Dust Storm

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Oct 15, 2008 | 3.3 / 5 (4) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Phoenix Lander over the weekend successfully weathered a regional dust storm that temporarily lowered its solar power, and the team is back investigating the Red Planet's northern plains. ...

Phoenix Microscope Takes First Image of Martian Dust Particle

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Aug 14, 2008 | 3.8 / 5 (18) | 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has taken the first-ever image of a single particle of Mars' ubiquitous dust, using its atomic force microscope.

Telltale tells story of winds at Phoenix landing site

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Sep 16, 2009 | 4 / 5 (2) | 0

Wind speeds and directions were measured for the first time in the Mars polar region using the Phoenix lander’s Telltale instrument. Astronomers recorded Easterly winds of approximately 15-20 kilometres per ...

Images show threat the rovers face in giant Martian dust storm

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Aug 30, 2007 | 4.1 / 5 (23) | 0

The mighty Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity continue to persevere in brutal conditions, as revealed in images of the sun they are sending home. The images show how opaque the Martian atmosphere has been ...

Phoenix Takes Highest Resolution Image Ever of Dust and Sand on Mars

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Jun 05, 2008 | 4.3 / 5 (32) | 0

This mosaic of four side-by-side microscope images shows a 3 millimeter (0.12 inch) diameter silicone target after it has been exposed to dust kicked up by the landing. It is the highest resolution image of ...

It's a grind to make Mars red

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Sep 18, 2009 | 4.6 / 5 (5) | 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- The widespread idea that Mars is red due to rocks being rusted by the water that once flooded the red planet may be wrong. Recent laboratory studies show that the red dust may be formed by ...

Opportunity's Second Martian Birthday at Cape Verde

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Oct 30, 2007 | 3.6 / 5 (5) | 1

A promontory nicknamed "Cape Verde" can be seen jutting out from the walls of Victoria Crater in this approximate true-color picture taken by the panoramic camera on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity.

Spirit Gets Energy Boost from Cleaner Solar Panels

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Feb 12, 2009 | 5 / 5 (5) | 6

(PhysOrg.com) -- A small but important uptick in electrical output from the solar panels on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit this month indicates a beneficial Martian wind has blown away some of the dust ...

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