Mysterious Mars
Geologist Iain Stewart investigates how we can read the story of Mars's past from its rocks and Maggie Aderin-Pocock comes face to face with the latest Mars rover.
Mars captures the imagination like no other planet and currently our nearest neighbour is at its brightest for several years, so it's a perfect opportunity to explore a planet that is tantalisingly similar to our own. And in the past it may have been even more like Earth, an inviting and habitable place, a perfect environment for life to flourish.
Geologist Iain Stewart investigates how we can read the story of Mars's extraordinary past from its rocks, Maggie Aderin-Pocock comes face to face with the latest Mars rover and Chris Lintott meets the man behind the discovery which the whole history of the universe now rests upon.
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Starguide: April 2014
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Mars' hidden past
Duration: 07:25
Professor Iain Stewart
This month the team are joined by Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth.
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The Red Planet
Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is often听called the Red Planet because the iron oxide on its surface gives it a reddish appearance.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
| Series Producer | Rob Liddell |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Renouf |
Broadcasts
- Sun 13 Apr 2014 22:00
- Mon 14 Apr 2014 03:30
- Thu 17 Apr 2014 19:30
- Fri 18 Apr 2014 01:00
- Sun 20 Apr 2014 00:25
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