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Since this guide to Mars was orginally published in 2003, some of the links mentioned in the interactive have changed.
- The Mars course is no longer offered, but there are still many ways to get a qualification in physics & astronomy with The Open University
- You can try a free course section to get closer to galaxies, stars and planets
- NASA's website has the latest about the 2012 mission, Curiosity
- The Open University is involved in some exciting research connected with Mars exploration
- You can get a closer look at some real Martian rock samples in the Virtual Microscope
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