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  • Dark Reflections in the Southern Cross
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    Our place in the solar system

    2010-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is commonly referred to as the Red Planet. The rocks, soil and sky have a red or pink hue. The distinct red colour was observed by stargazers throughout history. It was given its name by the Romans in honour of their ...