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Record 1 1977-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planets
  • Astronomy
OBS

Clouds also appear in the atmosphere of Mars. The dust storms are the best explanation of the yellow clouds, (...) it has been observed that the area covered by a dust storm will be a lighter color for 2 or 3 weeks before returning to its normal color.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planètes
  • Astronomie
OBS

On distingue deux types de nuages [sur Mars], les nuages jaunes, qui d'après l'opinion générale sont composés de poussière (il y a des cas où les nuages jaunes recouvrent tout le disque pour des mois entiers; ces phénomènes s'appellent "tempêtes de poussière"), et des nuages blancs (...)

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