Mars

Mars — planet, explore its interactive 3D model in Cosmoscope.

Explore Mars in a live 3D Solar System. Follow its calculated motion and inspect real astronomical data, distances and orbital facts.

A cold desert world with the solar system’s tallest volcano and a canyon that would stretch across the United States. Billions of years ago, rivers ran here — their dry beds are still visible.

Radius

3,390 km

Mass

6.42 × 10²³ kg

Gravity

3.71 m/s²

Day

24 h 37 m

Year

687 Earth days

Mean temp

−63 °C

Moons

2

Semi-major axis

1.52 AU

Explore Mars in 3D

Cosmoscope places Mars in the Solar System using astronomical ephemeris or orbital elements, updated for the simulation time. Explore its calculated motion, distance and orbital facts in the interactive 3D view. Accuracy depends on the orbital model and its valid time range.

Surface and interior explorers

Explore the surface of Mars · Inside Mars