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Mars is primarily made of iron-oxide, or rust. From Earth, Mars looks very red. Early astronomers saw it and thought of blood, therefore naming it after the Roman God of War - Mars.
Mars's two moons are named accordingly.
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∙ 7y agoMars got its name from the Roman god of war,ares.
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A planet known as the red planet?
The red planet is Mars, 4th planet from the sun and 7th largest. The name of the month of March derives from the name Mars
Name the red planet?
Mars.
Another name for Mars?
another name for mars is the 'red planet' , after its red-orange color.
What is the name of a person who studies mars?
Someone who studies the planet Mars is called an areologist.
Which planet nicknamed the red planet?
Mars.
A planet known as the red planet?
The red planet is Mars, 4th planet from the sun and 7th largest. The name of the month of March derives from the name Mars
What planet is name for the roman god of war?
Mars
Name the red planet?
Mars.
What is the name for the planet Mars?
Generally it goes by the name of Mars!
What is the name of the frozen planet?
The name of the frozen planet is Mars.
Another name for Mars?
another name for mars is the 'red planet' , after its red-orange color.
What is another name for planet Mars?
the red planet
What is another name for the the planet Mars?
the red planet
What Planet got its name due to its red color?
Mars (A.K.A. The Red Planet).Mars, "the red planet."
What is the name of the god of war and a planet?
The name of the god of war is Ares in Greek mythology, and the name of the planet is Mars in our solar system
Where did Mars get it s name from why?
The planet Mars is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. I believe the reason it was given its name was that Mars is red in colour and it reminded the namer of the planet of blood.
Which roman god was Mars after?
Mars the Roman god is the same name of the planet Mars.
