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 Mars is known as the Red Planet, the fourth furthest from the Sun, and has been a subject of keen interest among scientists and researchers worldwide since the time of Galileo Galilei.
The relative proximity of Mars to Earth and the absence of a cloudy layer over the planet create ideal conditions for astronomers and scientists who are eager to learn more about the planet or even find signs of life on it. |
 Earth's satellite is approximately 400 times smaller than the Sun. The sizes of both celestial bodies appear similar to us only because the Moon is the closest astronomical object to Earth. |
 From 1968 to 1972, the United States sent several missions to the Moon, with twelve individuals walking on its surface. Since then, no one has returned to the Moon. Over the years, much of what these individuals did during their time there has either lost public interest or been ignored. Most people know Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the Moon, and that seems enough. |
 UFOs, or Unidentified Flying Objects, periodically appear in our skies in various corners of the planet. Alien spacecraft have long fascinated ordinary people and some scientists. Skeptical astronomers continue to assert that UFOs do not exist. Currently, it can only be said for certain that humanity has not yet succeeded in confirming or refuting the theory of extraterrestrial existence. |
 According to scientists, the Moon was once part of the Earth and broke off after a large cosmic body collided with Earth billions of years ago. |
 ● Light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth. If the Sun were to suddenly disappear, we would only notice it after 8 minutes... |
 Pluto does not belong to any group because, despite its presence in the Solar System, it is located too far from the Sun and has a very small diameter, only 2320 km, which is twice smaller than Mercury's diameter. |
 Venus, our closest planetary neighbor, is a world of extremes, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Here are 11 captivating facts that will transport you to this enigmatic celestial body.
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