Mar 29

Science News: 10 Incredible Facts About Mars

The astronomer William Herschel made some important observations of Mars, including its rotation period and the seasonal variation of its ice caps. But, like many of his era, he also worked under the assumption that the planet was teeming with life. He saw the dark areas as oceans and observed vegetation on the supposed landmasses. He even suggested that intelligent Martians “probably enjoyed a situation similar to our own.”

The YouTube channel TopTenz takes a look at 0 Incredible Facts About Mars. Check it out.

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