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evening star
(Encyclopedia) evening star or morning star, planet that becomes visible in the western sky shortly after sunset or in the eastern sky shortly before sunrise. It can usually be seen in twilight, when…Star of Bethlehem, in the Gospels
(Encyclopedia) Star of Bethlehem, name given to the luminous celestial object rising in the sky that, as related in the Gospel of Matthew, led the Wise Men of the East to the manger in Bethlehem…Eiffel Tower
(Encyclopedia) Eiffel Tower, structure designed by A. G. Eiffel and erected in the Champ-de-Mars for the Paris exposition of 1889. The tower is 984 ft (300 m) high and consists of an iron framework…month
(Encyclopedia) month, in chronology, the conventional period of a lunation, i.e., passage of the moon through all its phases. It is usually computed at approximately 29 or 30 days. For the…Planet Mars: Compare & Contrast Activity
Examining a primary source Related Links All About Mars Mars Video Mars Video Summary Mars Quiz Scientists believe there may have been life on Mars…Planet Mars: Fact-Finding Activity
Research and provide short answers Directions: Look at the fact pages on Mars and Earth. Then answer the following questions: How long (in years and days) is one Earth year on…The Planet Mars: Video, Quiz, and Activities
/**/ Watch this video to learn about the planet Mars and whether it can sustain microbial life. Click on the buttons below to find more…Science News: Curiosity's Mission to Mars
The NASA rover is looking for signs of life on the Red Planet by Catherine McNiff Curiosity at Gale Crater on Mars where the first scoop sampling occurred. Source…Brewer's: Earl of Mar's Grey Breeks
The 21st Foot are so called because they wore grey breeches when the Earl of Mar was their colonel. (1678-1686.) The 21st Foot is now called the “Royal Scots Fusiliers.” Source:…Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) (U.S.)
Destination: Mars. Launched: Nov. 7, 1996. Arrival: Sept. 11, 1997. Mission: To provide detailed maps of the planet's surface and distribution of minerals, and to monitor the Martian weather. Six…Trending
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