Why does Phobos sound like that?

Why does Phobos sound like that?

This sound file is a transposed version of the Doppler signal transmitted at radio frequencies by Mars Express on 29 December as it sped past Phobos. Its orbit was altered a tiny amount due to Phobos’ (tiny) gravity, and this was reflected in the Doppler shift, which you can hear.

What did the Chinese call Mars?

The Sinosphere cultures refer to the planet as 火星, or the fire star, a name based on the ancient Chinese mythological cycle of Five elements. In ancient China, the advent of Mars was taken as a portent for “bane, grief, war and murder”.

What do other cultures call Mars?

The Greeks believed that Mars was actually a star and that it represented Ares. Lots of other cultures also associated Mars with a God of war. The Babylonians called Mars Nergal, after their god of fire, war, and destruction, and early Hindus called Mars Mangala, the celibate god of war.

What do the names of the Martian satellites mean?

The two moons of Mars are Phobos and Deimos. They are irregular in shape. Both were discovered by American astronomer Asaph Hall in August 1877 and are named after the Greek mythological twin characters Phobos (fear and panic) and Deimos (terror and dread) who accompanied their father Ares into battle.

How would Mars look from Phobos?

The Mars satellite would shine at its very best when at its “full” phase, but because of its very small size it would probably look more like an oversized version of Venus to the unaided eye. Phobos, the closer and larger of the two moons, would appear noticeably bigger and brighter.

What is Mars nickname?

Mars is known as the Red Planet. It is red because the soil looks like rusty iron.

Is Olympus Mons on Mars?

Olympus Mons, volcano on the planet Mars, the highest point on the planet and the largest known volcano in the solar system. Centred at 19° N, 133° W, Olympus Mons consists of a central edifice 22 km (14 miles) high and 700 km (435 miles) across.