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Mars, the red planet, has always been one of the important targets of human exploration. As early as the end of the 19th century, the Italian astronomer Giovanni Ciaparelli, while observing Mars, discovered some mysterious dark lines, which he believed were canals on Mars for irrigation of the vegetation on Mars. However, with the advancement of science and technology and the development of exploration missions, scientists have discovered that there are no canals on Mars.
1. Schiaparelli's "discovery".
In 1877, while using a telescope to observe Mars, Schiaparelli discovered some mysterious dark lines. He believes that these dark lines are canals on Mars, which are used to irrigate the vegetation on Mars. Schiaparelli's discovery attracted a lot of attention, making the Martian Canal a hot topic at the time.
Schiaparelli's "discovery" sparked the imagination of many writers and artists who believed that there must have been intelligent life on Mars, and that these canals were built by these intelligent life. This view was influential at the time, and even influenced later science fiction works, such as Herbert George Wells's War of the Worlds.
2. The authenticity of the Martian Canal
However, with the advancement of science and technology and the development of exploration missions, scientists have discovered that there are no canals on Mars. In 1965, the Mariner 4 probe flew by Mars for the first time and photographed the surface of Mars. These** show that the surface of Mars is full of craters and deserts, and there are no canals.
Subsequently, scientists carried out in-depth exploration of Mars through more probe missions, such as Corsair, Mars Pathfinder, Mars Globetrotter and more. These missions show that there were once rivers and lakes on the surface of Mars, but these bodies of water have long since dried up, forming the desert landscape we see today.
3. Water on Mars
While canals do not exist on Mars, water does exist on Mars. There is a small amount of water vapor in the Martian atmosphere, and on the surface of Mars, scientists have found a large number of remnants of dry riverbeds and lakes that indicate that Mars was once rich in water resources.
In addition, scientists have also found that Martian soil is rich in moisture, which may come from water vapor in the Martian atmosphere. In parts of Mars, such as the polar ice caps, there is a lot of water ice. This water ice could become an important resource for future human exploration of Mars.
4. The future of Mars exploration
Although there are no canals on Mars, Mars is still one of the important targets for human exploration. Scientists want to learn more about the water resources on Mars, as well as the climate and geological history of Mars. These studies will provide valuable information for future human exploration missions to Mars and help us better understand the mysterious Red Planet.
In short, there are no canals on Mars, and this idea has been confirmed by modern science. However, there are abundant water resources on Mars, which opens up the possibility of future human missions to Mars. Through continuous scientific research and exploration, we will gradually unravel the mystery of the star and better understand this red planet.