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Astronomers have long been interested in the possibility of life on Mars because it is one of the most Earth-like planets in our solar system, with conditions that may have been suitable for life in the past. Discovering whether life ever existed on Mars could provide insights into the origins of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. Additionally, understanding Mars' environmental history can help inform future exploration and the search for habitable conditions beyond our planet.

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Can you see the Milky Way from Mars?

Yes, it is possible to see the Milky Way from Mars. However, the view of the Milky Way from Mars may be different compared to Earth due to the thin atmosphere and lack of light pollution on Mars. Astronomers have even captured images of the Milky Way from Mars using rovers such as Curiosity.


Does life exist Mars?

Scientists are still exploring the possibility that there is some kind of microscopic life on Mars, but certainly there is no life on Mars that we have been able to see so far, in our various missions to that planet. I personally am very doubtful that any native life will ever be found on Mars. Of course, we may go there and introduce life to Mars.


Why do astronomers think that you have an asteroid belt and not a planet between mars and juipter?

There are a number of reasons. Just like astronomers can see both Mars and Jupiter in a telescope, they would be able to see a planet between them. Also, using both visual and radio telescopes, they can and do track hundreds of asteroids in the asteroid belt. They can also tell by the way Mars and Jupiter behave in their own orbits. An entire planet's gravity would effect the orbits of both planets to a much greater extent than thousands of rocks.


Where can someone find images to see if there is life on Mars?

One of the best places for one to find images of Mars is on the NASA website. NASA has had numerous unmanned missions to Mars and has a vast collection of pictures of the planet. The latest such mission is the Mars Curiosity Rover.


Are any life forms on Mars?

There is a video on YouTube about it. If you look behind a rock, you'll see something. Possibly yes. Unlikely no. See the related link. There may be microbes that produce methane but its very very very very unlikely. There are no know life forms on Mars.

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How do astronomers know that water once flowed on mars?

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Why can astronomers see the surface of mars clearly not the surface of Venus?

Surface materialsbasaltic rock and altered materials


When was the Mars rover Spirit which is on Mars today invented?

It was invented by astronomers to help find a chemical in rocks to see is water existed on mars. the date isn't exact, but around 1960-1980.


Can you see the Milky Way from Mars?

Yes, it is possible to see the Milky Way from Mars. However, the view of the Milky Way from Mars may be different compared to Earth due to the thin atmosphere and lack of light pollution on Mars. Astronomers have even captured images of the Milky Way from Mars using rovers such as Curiosity.


What is NASA's rover Curiosity?

It is a rover that Nasa created to analyse Mars: To see if there was or is any water there, to see if life could be sustainable for human beings on mars, and to see if life did or does exist.


Why do scientists want to know if their is water on the planet mars?

To see if Human life can live in it because the world is becoming over the population limit.


Does life exist Mars?

Scientists are still exploring the possibility that there is some kind of microscopic life on Mars, but certainly there is no life on Mars that we have been able to see so far, in our various missions to that planet. I personally am very doubtful that any native life will ever be found on Mars. Of course, we may go there and introduce life to Mars.


What has changed after we found out there was life on mars?

astronauts flew to see what these so called people on mars looked like.


Why are scientist sending MAVEN to Mars?

to see if life is living up there


What are the observations that there is life on Mars?

On mars it is hard to believe but there is a form of bacteria on planet Mars scientists are still trying to figure out if there might be other forms of life on Mars so in the 2018 scientist will send a spaceship there to see really close for et on Mars.


How do you watch bbc life on mars online for free?

go to www.hulu.com search life on mars click on whatever episode you want to see There is another site at the related link.


Why would astronauts be given the task of finding if there is any water on mars?

To see if there was life living on mars...All living things need water so if there was water on mars life could exist no matter how small