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Why Does the Sun Burn Us?
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What Is a Galaxy?
Image of an asteroid.
Asteroid or Meteor?
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Skywatching Tips!
What's up in the night sky this month? Check out a summary and skywatching tips from NASA!
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What's in the Atmosphere?
Game box art for the game Explore Mars.

Cruise around on the surface of another planet!
Click here to play!
Play Explore Mars!
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Last Month's Art Challenge Selections

Draw what you think you would see on Mars!

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Aaradhya, 10

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Amber, 8

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

David, 9

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Elizabeth, 12

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Ethan, 9

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Eva, 12

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Josefa, 10

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Jude, 6

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Karla, 11

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Leo

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Marley, 10

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Mikeyla, 8

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Mila, 7

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Mirial, 4

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Nattarisa, 13

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Roberto, 10

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Ruben, 8

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Ryan, 5

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Sara, 16

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Sofia, 14

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Tiffany, 12

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Vangelis, 11

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Violet, 8

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Waylon, 9

Art submission for the Mariner 4 Art Challenge.

Zoe, 9

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Games
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Crafts
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Activities
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Videos
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Glossary
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Mystery
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