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Subj: Mars Closing In
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From: CX2ACB@CX2ACB.MVD.URY.SA
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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 215.03 From AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD. August 9, 2003
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-215.03
This August, scientists and amateur astronomers will benefit from the
spectacular view of Mars as it appears bigger and brighter than ever
before, revealing its reflective south polar cap and whirling dust
clouds.
On August 27, 2003, the fourth planet from the sun will be less than
55.76 million kilometers (34.65 million miles) away from the Earth. In
comparison to the space between your house and your neighbor's yard,
that may seem like a large distance, but Mars was about five times that
distance from Earth only six months ago.
Although Mars will be closest on August 27, astronomers suggest viewing
the planet earlier, as dust storm season is just beginning on the red
planet and can obstruct a more detailed view.
Mars will not make another neighborly visit this close until 2287.
[ANS thanks Space Daily for the above information.]
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