THE PLANETS

OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE

SURFACE

Mars

Like Earth, Mars has differentiated into a dense metallic core overlaid by less dense materials. Scientists initially determined that the core is at least partially liquid. Current models of its interior imply a core consisting primarily of iron and nickel with about 16–17% sulfur.

ROTATION TIME

1.03 Days

REVOLUTION TIME

1.88 Years

RADIUS

3,389.5 KM

AVERAGE TEMP.

-28°c