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nov 28, 1659 - First illustration of Mars

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Dutch astronomer Christian Huygens made an illustration of Mars that displayed terrain features and showed the distinct dark region now known as Syrtis Major Planum, and possibly one of the polar ice caps.

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Timeline of Mars Observation and Exploration

Date:

nov 28, 1659
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~ 364 years ago

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