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16 Φεβ 2021 · Mars is one of the easiest planets to see in the night sky, blazing bright orange and visible for almost the whole year. It’s been high up in the sky since the second half of last year, and...
What would it be like to see the Sun or the stars from Mars? Read our guide to find out what astronauts could see in the Mars night sky.
Whatever the Romans thought, civilisations throughout history have described looking into the night sky and seeing a bright, red light. But where does Mars’ characteristic colour come from?...
17 Φεβ 2021 · Mars is one of the easiest planets to see in the night sky, blazing bright orange and visible for almost the whole year. It’s been high up in the sky since the second half of last year, and you don’t need any special equipment to see it.
When Mars is at opposition, it rises when the Sun sets, and is in the sky all night long. It is at these times that Mars looks largest through a telescope. The reason has to do with the orbits of...
6 Οκτ 2020 · I find it to best to observe Mars at every opportunity to catch as may nights of good seeing as possible. Even a small 3-inch refractor at 75× will show the planet's pink-orange disk and hints of surface markings, also known as albedo features.
27 Αυγ 2020 · Steady seeing conditions are critical when observing Mars: Avoid nights of bad seeing when the atmosphere is turbulent when Mars appears like a boiling reddish blob in the telescope. Start with low magnification and work your way up if the views remain steady.