1. Robotic Exploration of Mars

2. The atmosphere of Mars: 95% CO2

3. Next time: spacecraft exploration of Mars

4. Mariner 4, our first close view of the surface of Mars

5. Later spacecraft revealed more varied terrain, e.g. Hebes Chasma

6. Spacecraft finding #1 - the north-south asymmetry

8. The volcanos of Mars: Olympus Mons
Notice smooth, uncratered
Slopes of mountain

9. The size of Olympus Mons

10. The extent of Olympus Mons

11. Valles Marineris…Grand Canyon of Mars

12. Valles Marineris

13. Valles Marineris…the view of a future astronaut

14. More mysteries on Mars?

15. A better look at “The Face”