Mars-Rehborn

**media type="file" key="RiseAgainst_Everchanging.mp3" Adventure to Mars **

**It's time to take a vacation! Where is a place you've never been before that you've always wanted to go to? Mars! With such a diameter of 6,500 km, there are so many interesting things to do. With almost the same angle and direction as Earth's tilt of axis, Mars also experiences 4 seasons. Make sure to visit Mars in your favorite season so you truely enjoy your stay.**

** __Phobos and Deimos__ **      ** There are so many activities to do on Mars, especially sightseeing. Many plains, canyons, valleys, gullies, and craters are throughtout this planet. Many people haven't seen all of these features that occur on Mars and would be interested in seeing them. Other than sightseeing, tourists can go hot lava sleding down the volcanoes. To make this safe, a sled was made that can endure extremely hot temperatures without burning or melting. Also, visiters are able to go tubing on the polar ice caps and have a blast! **
 * At night time, it is astonishing to look at Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos. These moons are around 2 billion years old and are legendary to see.The two moons were named after the horses that pulled the Greek war god, Ares. Mars got its name from the ancient Roman god of war. The Romans associated the planet with war because of the rusty, red color that reminded the Romans of blood. The Romans were the first to discover Mars, but it is unclear at what time they founded the planet.**
 * __Mars' Symbol__**
 * From Earth to Mars, the distance is 356 million km. This distance varies greatly because Earth and Mars rotate at different speeds, therefore the distance between them does not stay the same. To get to Mars, with the distance of 356 million km, it would take around 494 days to get there (note: traveling speed of 30,000 km/hr). If Earth and Mars are 356 million km away from each other, then it would take 494 days in order to reach Mars. Another thing that is different between Earth and Mars is that there are 687 days in a year and only 365 days on Earth. Mars rotates on an axis from west to east and each day lasts 24 hours 39 minutes and 35 seconds. **

** A tourist should know a few more interesting facts about the place they are going to take a vacation to before they visit this place! Mars is 4.6 billion years old. Also, its rusty, red color originates from the large amounts of iron in the planets soil. Mars does not have liquid water on the suface. Although, scientists have found evidence that water might have once flowed upon Mars' surface. **
 * Are you wondering what kind of clothes to bring on your vacation? It is a good idea to pack a heavy coat and long pants. On Mars, it tends to be a bit chilly with the high temperature of 27 degrees Celisus and a low of -125 degrees Celisus. **


 * *Warning: Visiters must bring an oxygen tank when they are at Mars. Mars is 95% carbon dioxide and 5% nitrogen, arogon, carbon monoxide, and water vapor with very little oxygen. Also, there are high winds, dust storms, much fog, and clouds on this planet.* **

__**References**__  __By: Lea Rehborn Period: 5__
 * 1) Squyres, Steve (2004). Mars. //World Book Online Reference Center//, //1//, Retrieved January 22, 2009, from http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar346000
 * 2) Russell, Randy (Febuary 18, 2004). The orbit of Mars. 1, Retrieved January 20,2009, from http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mars/mars_orbit.html
 * 3) <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Spaulding, N, & Namowitz, S (1994). //Heath Earth Science//.Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell.
 * 4) <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Photo Link: Mars http://nai.arc.nasa.gov/seminars/88_Manga/mars.jpg
 * 5) <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Photo Link: Phobos and Deimos http://www.urania.be/sterrenkunde/images/phobos-deimos.jpg
 * 6) <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Photo Link: Mars Symbol http://www.isymbolz.com/astronomy/planets/ap003-mars.jpg