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Re: Mars - May 21st

Started by SunSpot51, 05/22/2006 04:23PM
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Paul Maxson
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Robert,

Wonderful!

Anybody know when Mars' clears the sun and becomes a morning object again?

Paul

Robert Heffner said:

Mars @ 4.5" in diameter and 33 degrees altitude.
This was taken with the LU075C and 5x TeleVue Powermate with extension.

Can't wait for Mars 2007 8)
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Posted 05/23/2006 01:18PM #1
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...and to continue the anticipation:
Closest approach to earth will be on december 19th 2007, apparent diameter only 15.88" but hey, it will reach 64.8° alt that night for my location wink

Clear skies!
Oliver
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