The center of the magnet isn't as attractive magnetically.

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et — 4/6/2006 6:26:11 PM (archived)

Its the magnetic gradient (a field that changes through space) that's attractive to the particles, not the field itself. It WOULD work on mars for some particles but not as many or as thouroughly as on the moon. Moon mag-particles are much less oxidized and of a nearly perfect size.

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Magnetic removal of Moon dust - nick hoffman - 4/5/2006 11:36:10 PM
- Cleaning optics on Mauna kea.... - R.L. - 4/6/2006 2:31:00 AM
  - Low humidity up there? - et - 4/6/2006 6:22:46 PM
    - I have had to relearn how to clean optics.... - R.L. - 4/6/2006 11:23:36 PM
      - an electrostatic problem? - podrock - 4/10/2006 9:05:08 PM
      - So that was a yes? Dry air? (n/t) - et - 4/7/2006 4:48:44 PM
        
        Depends.... - R.L. - 4/7/2006 9:50:54 PM
      - Try "Windex" or similar product. - David F Mayer - 4/7/2006 12:34:23 AM
        
        LOL - R.L. - 4/7/2006 5:36:56 AM
        
        re: Try "Windex" or similar product. - 'Rubbing Alcohol' works too.. (n/t) - Marcia - 4/7/2006 3:48:58 AM
        
        I have ~70 gallons of 190 proof alcohol.... - R.L. - 4/7/2006 6:03:43 AM
        
        Why not windex followed by distilled water? (n/t) - David F Mayer - 4/10/2006 4:15:09 PM
        
        re: Why not windex followed by distilled water? - R.L. - 4/11/2006 6:40:46 AM
        
        re: Why not windex followed by distilled water? - Marcia - 4/12/2006 4:09:27 AM
- It would works on Mars too - slinted - 4/6/2006 12:14:43 AM
  - The center of the magnet isn't as attractive magnetically. - et - 4/6/2006 6:26:11 PM
- URL - nick hoffman - 4/5/2006 11:50:34 PM

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