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Mars, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia)Mars, in astronomy, 4th planet from the sun, with an orbit next in order beyond that of the earth. Mars has two natural satellites, discovered by Asaph Hall in 1877. The innermost of these, Phobos...

Mars, in Roman religion and mythology

(Encyclopedia)Mars, in Roman religion and mythology, god of war. In early Roman times he was a god of agriculture, but in later religion (when he was identified with the Greek Ares) he was primarily associated with...

Mars, Franklin Clarence

(Encyclopedia)Mars, Franklin Clarence: see under Mars, family of American food manufacturers. ...

Mars, Forrest Edward, Sr.

(Encyclopedia)Mars, Forrest Edward, Sr.: see under Mars, family of American food manufacturers. ...

Mars, family of American food manufacturers

(Encyclopedia)Mars, family of American food manufacturers. Franklin Clarence Mars, 1882–1934, b. Hancock, Minn., was a chocolate manufacturer who produced candy at home before opening a candy factory (1911) in Ta...

Mars' Hill

(Encyclopedia)Mars' Hill, name given in the Bible for the Areopagus at Athens. ...

astronomy

(Encyclopedia)astronomy, branch of science that studies the motions and natures of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies; more generally, the study of matter and energy in the universe at large. ...

coma, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia)coma, in astronomy: see comet.

Eros, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia)Eros, in astronomy: see asteroid. ...

Hermes, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia)Hermes, in astronomy: see asteroid. ...