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Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli described his observations as "canali" - which unfortunately were optical illusions.
These canali were supposedly long straight lines on the surface of Mars to which he gave names of famous rivers on Earth. His term, which means 'channels' or 'grooves', was popularly mistranslated in English as canals.
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What do scientists believe Mars used to be like?
scientist thought that mars used to be leik full with water,plants,animals, and martians just leik Earth is leik now they thought this because when astronomers went up into space they found dry river beds whichh they called canals :D for more info you can also go to brainpop.com and search mars :D but i think u have to make an account first but its is very helpful to any questions you got
How do you see mars on earth?
Through HUGE! telescopes used for major purposes i think.
Most optical telescopes used by professional astronomers are in?
Observatories
Which planet is believed by astronomers might be the core of what used to be a much larger planet?
The dwarf planet Pluto is believed by astronomers might be the core of a much larger planet
How are telescopes used to assist astronomers?
They let them see further with higher accuracy.
What were astronomers able to photograph Mars' surface easily?
The reason astronomers were able to photograph the surface of Mars is due to probes, unmanned spacecrafts used for exploration in space.
What do you use the Mars rover for?
well i think the mars rover is used for the future of science OR just researching mars' environment.:>
What are two objects astronomers have used?
Astronomers have used telescopes and charge coupled devices.
What do scientists believe Mars used to be like?
scientist thought that mars used to be leik full with water,plants,animals, and martians just leik Earth is leik now they thought this because when astronomers went up into space they found dry river beds whichh they called canals :D for more info you can also go to brainpop.com and search mars :D but i think u have to make an account first but its is very helpful to any questions you got
What are these lines used as?
Sorry i carnt think
Are mars suitable for vegetarians?
Don't think so - the whey powder used is not suitable .
How do you see mars on earth?
Through HUGE! telescopes used for major purposes i think.
Does Mars have canals?
There are no canals on Mars.The "problem" arose when Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli described the "lines" he saw as canali - Italian for lines or grooves.This was badly translated into English as canals and was used by Percival Lowell who prophesied that they were used to transport water from the polar caps to the "water starved populous" in the middle regions.They are in fact nothing more than optical illusions.
Why is mars the most often studied planet in your solar system?
Because scientists think Mars used to sustain life and they need more info.
Which astronomers used math?
All of them.
Are Mars celebrations suitable for vegetarians?
Don't think so - the whey powder used is not suitable .
How do astronomers determine the composition of distant celestial objects?
Spectroscopy is the systematic study of spectra and spectral lines. Spectral lines are used to provide evidence about the chemical composition of distant objects. So the answer to your question is through spectroscopy.. not spectrometry like the previous editor posted.
