Post by Al Degutis on Jun 16, 2005 6:16:40 GMT -6
Even though Mars was closer to Earth in August 2003, it is an excellent target to view this year because it is still (relatively) close but this time it is positioned above the meridian (i.e. higher in the sky).
Jeffrey D. Beish, of the Mars Section of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), has written an excellent article that discusses observing Mars and includes what you should look for, when to look and what to expect with different telescopes apertures.
The 2005-2006 Apparition of Mars
skyinsight.net/r/?a=mars2005
Jeffrey D. Beish, of the Mars Section of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), has written an excellent article that discusses observing Mars and includes what you should look for, when to look and what to expect with different telescopes apertures.
The 2005-2006 Apparition of Mars
skyinsight.net/r/?a=mars2005