Mars  is named after the Roman god of war, because it is often depicted with a red glow when viewed in our sky. It has always been a fascination for those interested in the possibility of life on other planets. In 1895, professor of astronomy, Samual Leland Phelps, wrote in a book entitled World telescope a new 40-inch is built by the University of Chicago, ”It will be possible to see cities on Mars, the detection of Marines in [his] ports, smoke and cities and villages manufacturing … Mars is inhabited?

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