Sky watch – Generation Mars

July 29, 2018

36.9 million miles

I really like this picture. Not only does it show surprising detail despite the dust storm, but look at those moons!

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July 5, 2018

Dust storm animation

Here’s a cool animation showing the extent of the dust storm happening on Mars right now.

See How Huge the Monster Dust Storm on Mars Is in This Stunning Image

Astrophotographer Damian Peach created an animation showing the dramatic effects of the global dust storm that has plunged the Martian surface deep into darkness.

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January 5, 2018April 27, 2018

Mars Viewing

“In the summer of 2018, Mars will be closer to Earth than at any time since 2003. The Red Planet won’t be this close again until 2035…

At opposition, on a night with clear, steady air, even with a small telescope you should be able to see Mars’ polar cap of frozen carbon dioxide and water ice, along with darker and lighter regions on the planet.”

Previewing 2018’s Year of Spectacular Mars Using Mobile Apps

In this edition of Mobile Astronomy, we’ll tell you how to find Mars throughout the year and indicate the best nights to look at the Red Planet through your binoculars or backyard telescope.

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