Snow falls on Mars

Scientists at the University of York, Canada on July 4 published the results of a study that found snow falling from light and thin clouds every morning on Earth, which we often call clouds. ti.

Images sent from the Phoenix train show that the Martian surface at night is covered by a thin layer of snow and ice.

After studying the data sent by the Phoenix probe, scientists first discovered many white clouds and water crystal particles on Mars.

Data from the Phoenix ship also said that, during the day, there are no clouds on Mars atmosphere outside sand dust. However, from midnight when the temperature falls below 0 ^° C, the ice crystals are formed near the surface and falling.

Professor Jim Whiteway, who led the research, said: "We found a lot of ice clouds and snow like the earth in an amazing way. Even more so than we expected. " This will help scientists better understand the water cycle on Red Planet.

The Phoenix probe, using a search device (LIDAR) manufactured by Canada, operated for more than 5 months in the North Pole at the end of 2008. Phonenix discovered signs of water on Mars since September 2008 before ending the mission in November 2008.