It is only about half the size of Earth, but also has a shell structure consisting of an iron-rich core, a silicate mantle, and an outer rocky crust. The tilt of its rotation axis, at 25.2 degrees, is also very similar to Earth's, which is why Mars also has seasons.

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April 28, 2023

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Mars - Station 5 of the Tautenburg Planet Trail: komoot.de/tour/1092177603

Distance to Earth 227.9 million km

Our outer neighbor is considered another sibling planet. After Mercury, it is the second smallest companion of the sun, but two moons orbit it.

Diameter: 6,779 km ~ a little over 1⁄2 the Earth
Weight: around 1/10 of the earth

Like Earth, the planet has icy polar caps, but is otherwise entirely covered by deserts that appear reddish. The color comes from the iron oxide - so Mars is completely rusted.

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The fourth planet on the Tautenburg Planetary Trail and of course also in our solar system.

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