Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made
NASA's MAVEN mission scientists found that certain Martian auroras form like Earth's auroras.
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NASA's MAVEN mission studied Martian auroras. They found that some Martian auroras form like Earth's auroras. This happens when charged particles from the sun strip away charged particles from Mars' atmosphere.
Why it matters
This discovery helps scientists understand how Mars' atmosphere is lost. It also shows that Mars and Earth have some similarities.
- What is an aurora?
- An aurora is a colorful light in the sky, usually at night.
- What is the MAVEN mission?
- The MAVEN mission is a NASA project that studies Mars' atmosphere.
- What happens when charged particles from the sun hit Mars' atmosphere?
- They strip away charged particles from the atmosphere.
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