14-05-2016 18:33 via indianexpress.com

NASA measures seasonal patterns in Mars atmosphere

NASA recorded environmental patterns through two full cycles. (Source:NASA)
The local atmosphere in Mars is clear in winter, dustier in spring and summer, and windy in autumn, NASA scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover, which has completed its second Martian year since landing inside Gale Crater nearly four years ago, recorded environmental patterns through two full cycles of Martian seasons, scientists said.
The other seasonal patte
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