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New NASA photo asks: what color is Mars really?
Original: What color is Mars really? NASA Curiosity photo shows Mars stripped down.
A NASA Curiosity rover photo circulating widely is prompting debate about Mars's true color. The image shows the planet's surface rendered without the reddish-orange tint often seen in press images, reviving discussion about whether Mars is genuinely red or actually more of a muted brown-gray, and why color processing choices shape public perception.
Why now: The striking image challenges the common assumption that Mars is red, sparking debate about color processing of space photos.
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