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Crash Course Astronomy

Mars: Crash Course Astronomy #15

Welcome to school without the classroom! Join host Phil Plait and discover everything there is to know about the cosmos.

Mars: Crash Course Astronomy #15

Season 1 Episode 15 | 10m 11s

The fourth planet from the sun and the outermost of the terrestrial planets, Mars has long been a popular spot for missions and imagination. Phil walks you through the planet's topography, core, and features. We'll take a look back to Mars's past and makes predictions for its future, including the possibilities for human life.

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