Who discovered Mars, and when?
Mars has been known since humans developed the intelligence to look at the night sky. Its reddish colour and movement in the sky, different from the stars, drew extra attention to it. Throughout history, different cultures gave names to the planet, but it is the Roman “Mars” that we use today. Other names for the Red Planet are: Al-Qahira, Ares, Auqakuh, Bahram, Harmakhis, Her Descher, Hrad, Huo Hsing, Kasei, Maadim, Maja, Mamers, Mangala, Mawrth, Nirgal, Shalbatnu, Simud, Tiu. Return to top.
