Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Really Red?

Mars is often known as the 'Red Planet,' but is it really red? This 60-second video answers one of the most frequently asked questions about our planetary neighbor.

[turkishprawn]

Nicely done! It would be great to see all the planets get their "minute." Please continue with this as a series!

[enogael]

The graphics and typography are always way nicer on the JPL videos than on the regular NASA ones. My eyes say thank you.

[JabberCT]

Nice video. This would make a cool little series.

[sabird]

Isnt it sad that there are trillions of planets that we will never see or even know about and yet we are so interested on a single one... Kind of depressing

[marribhaskar]

Very good project it help us in future our lively hood

[Nukr]

@studioscion No, actually because of our size it would probably to early civilization standards be almost a moon.

[peterhindes]

How does it rust if there is no bacteria on mars?

[Ralokone]

its yellowish, edgar rice burroughs said so in the barsoom series!

[SoundblasterTonks]

Not really 'a lot' of different colours, is it?

[lilchwis]

No. it's actually green. everyone knows this.

[djdicbob]

Geek curiosity satisfied for the day

[shubh_]

btw, I think it sounds more attractive when you say 'Butterscotch colour' 🤗

[customerjon]

You are covering up the truth! What really happened on Mars?! Sorry. Couldn't resist. Sometimes I must say none funny jokes. Go about your good work.