Craig Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 http://www.astronomynow.com/news/n1202/03mars/ AN's night sky expert Mark Armstrong whets the appetite for Mars as the red planet heads for opposition next month. Mars is a fascinating body that never fails to thrill when spotted with the naked eye, sporting its customary ruddy hue. There are many factors that make Mars the attraction that it undoubtedly is – perhaps it’s the unanswered question as to whether life has ever existed there, a debate stirred up by Lowell’s canals and numerous Sci-fi films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Enjoyed seeing Mars for the first time through a scope at last Saturday's meet. Here's hoping for clear skies at opposition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Can't wait for this ! Don't forget tho the nearer mars get to the sun the bigger the dust storms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 If you look around the 19th Feb you could see the feature known as Syrtis Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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