Mars will be visible to us on Aug 27th, but how will I know what time to view it?? I've heard 12 midnight, but what about the different time zones?? Any help???
2006-08-11 13:25:06 · 5 answers · asked by pinkstarlet02 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Oh no....! Not again....
You must have received one of those emails that still float around, and started in the year 2003. That was the year when Mars was closest to Earth.
2006-08-11 13:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Marianna 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the information you have received about Mars being visible this month is incorrect. The e-mail circulating on the web is from the year 2003 (when it really was very visible), but someone has changed the dates on it to make it seem like an up to date phenomenon.
Please view the two web sites I have listed below and compare them to decide for yourself what is true. The first is from three years ago when the pattern of Mars brought it actually to a record closeness of the Earth. The second is a site dispelling the rumors being circulated presently.
2006-08-11 20:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by jimpsonseed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of the planets are visible at different times of the year. Your best bet is to look at a local universities astronomy site or a local astronomy club. They get together for special viewing events.....which I dont' think Mars is currently though its always somewhat visible with the right telescope. I do however believe the two storms on Jupitor is supposed to be visible with a back yard telescope........if you look for the formation of stars that some resemble a pentagon, using even a small telescope you will be amazed to see it is really an incredible spiral galaxy! Nasa has great info on their web site too. coasttocoastam.com usually has links to sites regarding current alignements for viewing......you just got watch out for the nore bizarre ****!
2006-08-11 20:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are referring to that email with a pic that shows Mars approximately the same size as the moon as it appears from earth, I hope you realize that is an internet hoax. Because of sheer distance, you can't see anything but a red spec of light with the naked eye. Perhaps a strong telescope wil reveal a more detailed look.
2006-08-15 17:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by sonny44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may already know this but I'll give you what I got. Through the beginning of August Mars will rise in the East at 10 a.m. and reach its azimuth at 3 a.m. Towards the end of August it will reach its highest point at 12:30 a.m. I live in central U.S. where I recieved the info so hopefully the time was set up accordingly. You can take it from there. Hope you get a good view!
2006-08-11 20:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by taboobiker73 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋