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Mars: Oodles of facts, figures and fun questions about the Red Planet – BBC Focus Magazine
Join us on a journey to the fourth planet from the Sun with fun facts, incredible images and interesting information about Mars.
Our nearest planetary neighbour has been inspiring astronomers, stargazers and those trying to understand night sky for thousands of years, but we are forever learning more about the Red Planet. Who knows, one day we might discover even more by living on it.
Here are the Mars facts, figures and info you need to get to know the fourth planet from the Sun.
How long does it take to get to Mars?
Mars as seen from Mariner 7 © NASA/JPL
That depends on when you travel and how you plan on getting t…
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