santean Posted November 1, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Saw it, just a bit brighter than other objects in the sky. I think it will continue to be bright in November, than it will go dim again starting December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uversa Posted November 1, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 1, 2005 yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Alex Posted November 1, 2005 #3 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Saw it, just a bit brighter than other objects in the sky. I think it will continue to be bright in November, than it will go dim again starting December. Yeah, but what does “not a big deal” has to do with Mars being “brighter” ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heisenberg Posted November 1, 2005 #4 Share Posted November 1, 2005 On 31st of october Mars was closest to Earth and thats why brightest. This configuration of positions occurs in every 2 years roughly. Here is some information i found about. http://www.jumpingelectrons.com/Astronomy/...ounter_Mars.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkknight Posted November 1, 2005 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2005 On 31st of october Mars was closest to Earth and thats why brightest. This configuration of positions occurs in every 2 years roughly. closer brighter the better view for scientist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__Kratos__ Posted November 1, 2005 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Blah, I was looking forward to it but it was cloudy out that night. Just cause you don't get a kick out of it, doesn't mean others don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzard Posted November 4, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2005 On 31st of october Mars was closest to Earth and thats why brightest. This configuration of positions occurs in every 2 years roughly. Roughly. This is from your link. "The next approach this close will be on August 28, 2287. So the 2003 opposition was a once in many lifetimes opportunity to view the red planet at this close distance." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uversa Posted November 4, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Blah, I was looking forward to it but it was cloudy out that night. Just cause you don't get a kick out of it, doesn't mean others don't. the 31st was just the mathmatically closest, but to the naked eye it has looked the same for the past 10 days and will probably continue to do so for another 10. Go look tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycrow Posted November 4, 2005 #9 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I read in Australian newspaper that google.com was releasing a google mars satelite program, just like google earth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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