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A mistranslation of an Italian word led English-language reporters to spread lies about Mars for years
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![Map of the planet Mars by Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910) astrophysicist. He observed rectilinear configurations on the planet Mars, which he called the Martian canals (canali). 1883-1884 Map of the planet Mars by Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910) astrophysicist. He observed rectilinear configurations on the planet Mars, which he called the Martian canals (canali). 1883-1884](https://www.meisterdrucke.us/kunstwerke/500px/Giovanni_Schiaparelli_-_Map_of_the_planet_Mars_by_Giovanni_Virginio_Schiaparelli_(1835-1910)_astrophysic_-_(MeisterDrucke-1005277).jpg)
Map of the planet Mars by Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910) astrophysicist. He observed rectilinear configurations on the planet Mars, which he called the Martian canals (canali). 1883-1884
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Image of MARS: SCHIAPARELLI, 1877. - A Representation Of Mars Based On The Observations Of The Italian Astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli In 1877, Depicting The 'canali' (channels) On The Planet's Surface: Contemporary Engraving.
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