Unveiling Mars' Ancient Ocean: New Gravity Analysis Sheds Light

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Unveiling Mars' Ancient Ocean: New Gravity Analysis Sheds Light
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A new method of analyzing Mars' gravitational force has provided support for the existence of an extensive ancient northern ocean on the planet. The research, led by Jaroslav Klokočník, used gravity aspects calculated from gravity anomaly measurements and topographic data from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor. The method improves upon previous approaches and has potential applications in various disciplines. The findings contribute to the ongoing search for water on Mars and the possibility of past or present life forms on the planet.

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